EP1260171B1 - Implement for wiping and cleaning dirt laden surfaces - Google Patents

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EP1260171B1
EP1260171B1 EP02003387A EP02003387A EP1260171B1 EP 1260171 B1 EP1260171 B1 EP 1260171B1 EP 02003387 A EP02003387 A EP 02003387A EP 02003387 A EP02003387 A EP 02003387A EP 1260171 B1 EP1260171 B1 EP 1260171B1
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Hans-Jürgen Dr. Wendelken
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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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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • a cleaning device in which at a lower End of a stem a holder for a liquid container and a hot plate is arranged for heating a wiping surface.
  • the liquid container is mounted on the holder so that it can be pushed onto the container a valve opens and the wiping surface underneath is moistened.
  • there there may be excessive dispensing of cleaning fluid which, for example, makes moisture-sensitive wooden surfaces in your Use value and appearance can be impaired.
  • the Cleaning device is also extremely complex and requires construction a mains connection for the energy supply of the built-in Heating elements of the heating plate.
  • GB-A-2 225 930 discloses a wiping device according to known the preamble of the independent claim.
  • the object of the invention is the device for wiping and cleaning to simplify soiled surfaces of the type mentioned and to improve that in a simple way the elimination of dirt particles adhering to the surface to be cleaned better than so far succeeded without the surface due to excessive moistening is damaged.
  • the support body is designed for the wiping element as a latent heat store.
  • the invention is based on the knowledge that the detachment of dirt components is facilitated by the supply of heat.
  • This supply of heat is done by the wiping element, which, heated by the heat accumulator, has a higher temperature than the temperature at the dirty Surface. For example, wax strips from furniture surfaces or remove from glass very gently and without high pressure. Since the energy source is hidden in the cleaning body and is moved, there is no mains connection.
  • the supply of heat to the dirty surface can be dosed by adapting the dwell times during the wiping movement respectively. Hot water, which is usually used to remove stuck Debris in the bucket is eliminated by the latent Heat storage.
  • the cleaning device is therefore particularly suitable good for cleaning moisture sensitive surfaces, using the can be in both domestic and commercial areas.
  • the device according to the invention can be realized in different dimensions and for cleaning various surfaces, such as window surfaces, Furniture or floor surfaces can be used.
  • the heat store can have a sensor for temperature display. at The user is therefore below the required limit temperature indicated that he is heating the heat storage again and, if necessary, fill in hot water again.
  • the sensor can be made of a plastic that contains a thermochromic material. This changes its color when the temperature falls below the minimum, what makes the necessary heating particularly visible.
  • the the Sensor-forming plastic containing a thermochromic material can optionally also form the envelope that the heat accumulator at least partially encloses. It is also possible to use the wrapping at the same time as a tank for a cleaning liquid, for example for heated water.
  • the device can thus be constructed very simply. Heated water is always available in the household. It is preferred if the wiping element has a Section of the tank wall covered, which forms a heat conduction zone.
  • the Tank wall is designed as a heat insulator and only a section is heat conductive the energy source of the heat storage is used efficiently.
  • a support body made of polymeric material.
  • the device can be manufactured very inexpensively as an injection molded part.
  • the wall has a zone of reduced thickness in the area of the heat-conducting zone If necessary, it can be stiffened by stiffening ribs in order to ensure that even pressing forces are exerted on the surface to be cleaned be transmitted.
  • the support body is expediently designed essentially as a flat cuboid. With a comparatively low weight, the one contained is best Transfer heat to the wiping element. For easier handling a handle can be attached to its top, for example a handle or stem. Especially when designing the device as Floor cleaning device has proven to be useful if the handle about with the middle of the top of the support body through a gimbal Joint is connected. The embodiment enables easy cleaning even in tight spaces and in corners.
  • the wiping element is a removable Wipe made of non-woven fabric, a knitted or knitted fabric is.
  • a disposable wipe is useful Application. It can be done with a Velcro fastener or through hand pockets be attached to the support body.
  • a cleaning liquid is used as a heat store, it has proven to be advantageous if the tank has at least one opening, through which the cleaning liquid can escape to the wiping element to wet. It has proven expedient in such an embodiment proven if the opening can be closed if necessary.
  • the amount The used cleaning fluid can be used as required Measure the dimensions and achieve an improved cleaning effect.
  • Handling is further simplified if funds are provided through which the amount of cleaning liquid emerging from the opening is dosed.
  • the device can be designed particularly simply, if the opening mentioned above is arranged at the bottom of the tank is. It has also proven to be an improvement if between a water distributor is arranged in the opening and in the wiping element. The uniform wetting of the wiping element is hereby improved.
  • the means for dosing the cleaning liquid can be by a pump be educated.
  • the displacement body contained therein can be replaced by a Be formed piston or alternatively by an elastically deformable Part of the wall of the tank. Especially with training where the tank is made of plastic, its manufacture can be particularly simple done by using the blow molding technique.
  • the Water distributor consists of an elastic plate, for example one Closed cell foam sheet. This can be done with water distribution channels be provided to ensure uniform wetting of the wiping element to ensure in all areas.
  • the wiping element can be a reusable wipe that can be used several times or be a disposable wipe.
  • the wipe is advantageous with a Velcro fastener or attached to the supporting body by insert pockets and can can be easily removed from the support body and cleaned.
  • a support body 1 which is designed as a tank is.
  • the tank can be heated through a filling opening 11 Water to be filled.
  • a section 8 of the wall of the tank is used as a heat conduction zone 8 trained.
  • the wiping element 3 is by a Velcro 7 Support body 1 attached. The cleaning process is done by adding heat supports which of the heat accumulator 1 via the heat conduction zone 8 to the Wiping element 3 and thus reaches the surface to be cleaned.
  • the in Fig. 1 illustrated cleaning body can with low costs in injection molding technology are produced and are therefore very special in domestic area due to its universal usability.
  • the wiping element 3 can be designed differently, for example a dry wipe made of microfiber or a moistened sponge cloth.
  • FIG. 2 A preferred embodiment as a flat wiper for wiping and Cleaning floors is shown in Fig. 2.
  • the support body 1 is flatter Cuboid formed and serves as a latent heat storage, which has a Filling opening 11 can be filled with heated water.
  • At the top of the cuboid supporting body is a gimbal-like shaft 2 via a joint 6 stored.
  • a wipe 3 envelops a lower side and broad sides of the Cuboid and is attached to the support body 1 by insert pockets 4.
  • the center of gravity of the mopping device is very deep and the gimbal-like joint facilitates handling even with built-up furniture with limited space. By the mop cover 3 projecting beyond the base areas 5 of the cuboid, prevent damage to the furniture during the wiping process.
  • the support body 1 can, for example, as a blow molded part made of polymeric material be made, making the manufacture of the cleaning device special can be done inexpensively.
  • the wiping element 3 can be designed differently be and adapted to the floor surface to be cleaned.
  • the cleaning device is for both dry cleaning and wet cleaning suitable, with the mop cover being designed differently can.
  • the mop cover 3 can, for example, be made of a nonwoven fabric, a sponge Be polyurethane or viscose. Pre-moistened are also suitable Sponge cloths or textile fabrics or knitted fabrics or a knitted textile.
  • the side of the cuboid facing the cleaning surface is advantageous Tanks formed as a heat conduction zone 8.
  • the heat conduction zone 8 is thereby formed by making the wall of the tank thin-walled towards the wiping surface is. Reinforcing ribs 9 ensure that the entire wiping surface an equally large contact pressure can be transferred.
  • the wall of the Tanks is provided with insulation 10, which saves the amount of heat stored is used efficiently for the cleaning process.
  • the one in FIG. 2 shown support body 1 can be particularly inexpensive as an injection molded part produce.
  • the heat-conducting zone 8 can also be formed in another way be, for example, by a material with a high coefficient of thermal conductivity.
  • the reservoir for the entrained heated Water forms, its weight increases the contact pressure of the mop cover the floor area to be cleaned. This is especially true for in-between cleaning of floors is advantageous because, due to the weight of the Carrier body light soiling often with just a few wiping movements can be removed.
  • Figure 4 shows a device for wiping and cleaning soiled Surfaces on which the support body 1 acts as a tank for a cleaning liquid 15 formed and is cuboid in shape.
  • the tank is provided with a filler neck that passes through a stopper is closable.
  • a means 16 is provided, through which the in the Central area of the bottom surface arranged opening 12 as needed can be opened to after cleaning liquid 15 in this area let out at the bottom.
  • the means 16 consist of a on a compression spring supported push button 16 which is connected to a shaft 18 which has a valve plug 19 at its lower end. It is in the idle state Valve plug 19 on the underside by the force of the compression spring 17 on the valve seat 20 pressed. The opening 12 is thereby closed. Will on the Button 16 exerted a pressure force, then the valve plug 19 against the Force of the compression spring 17 moves down and the opening 12 during the Duration of pressing button 16 open. This can cause cleaning fluid 15 Exit due to gravity.
  • the cleaning liquid 15 arrives the water distributor 13 made of elastic, closed-cell foam, the provided on its top with water distribution channels 14 and in is penetrated in the vertical direction by passage openings 21.
  • the Through openings 21 are substantially uniform over the entire Distributed surface of the water distributor 13.
  • button 16 is actuated Liquid 15 emerging from the opening 12 is thereby uniformly over distributed the entire surface of the wiping element 3. This can be done if necessary also be formed by a disposable cloth, which after already entered Pollution removed from the water distributor and replaced by a new one Cloth is replaced. Low, especially with regard to cleaning Such a design is particularly soiled surfaces proven.
  • a water distributor of the aforementioned type preferably with a density of 60 to 90 kg / m 3 , good thermal insulation properties. This avoids unnecessary loss of water and heat during the cleaning process and nevertheless achieves an improved cleaning effect by means of targeted supply of heat and water to the surface to be cleaned by means of cleaning liquid supplied as required. If there is no need for heat and moisture when cleaning, there is also the option of using the design in a dry state to save heat and moisture, and to supply heat and moisture to the surface to be cleaned using the warm water only when required.

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The bearer (1) forms a latent heat storage with fitted temperature sensor made of plastics with inbuilt thermochrome material so plastics casing acts as cleaning fluid tank. Part of the tank wall forms a heat guide, being here of reduced thickness and reinforcibly ribbed. The bearer is made of polymer material and fitted with a handle (2) hinged to the bearer base through a universal joint (6) in the center of the bearer top. The wiper (3) is a removable fleece, knitted etc or woven cloth and is fastened to the bearer. The tank has a stoppable opening for the cleaning fluid to be pumped out.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus DE 30 05 558 ist ein Reinigungsgerät bekannt, bei dem an einem unteren Ende eines Stiels ein Halter für einen Flüssigkeitsbehälter und eine Heizplatte zum Erhitzen eines Wischbelages angeordnet ist. Der Flüssigkeitsbehälter ist am Halter derart beweglich gelagert, dass sich durch Drücken auf den Behälter ein Ventil öffnet und der darunter liegende Wischbelag befeuchtet wird. Dabei kann es zu einer übermäßigen Abgabe von Reinigungsflüssigkeit kommen, wodurch zum Beispiel feuchtigkeitsempfindliche Holzoberflächen in ihrem Gebrauchswert und Aussehen beeinträchtigt werden können. Das Reinigungsgerät ist außerdem äußerst aufwendig konstruiert und erfordert einen Netzanschluss für die Energieversorgung der eingebauten Heizwiderstände der Heizplatte.From DE 30 05 558 a cleaning device is known in which at a lower End of a stem a holder for a liquid container and a hot plate is arranged for heating a wiping surface. The liquid container is mounted on the holder so that it can be pushed onto the container a valve opens and the wiping surface underneath is moistened. there there may be excessive dispensing of cleaning fluid, which, for example, makes moisture-sensitive wooden surfaces in your Use value and appearance can be impaired. The Cleaning device is also extremely complex and requires construction a mains connection for the energy supply of the built-in Heating elements of the heating plate.

Aus GB-A-2 225 930 ist eine Wischvorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs bekannt. GB-A-2 225 930 discloses a wiping device according to known the preamble of the independent claim.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die Vorrichtung zum Wischen und Reinigen von verschmutzten Oberflächen der eingangs genannten Art zu vereinfachen und dahingehend zu verbessern, dass auf einfache Weise die Beseitigung von einer zu reinigenden Oberfläche anhaftenden Schmutzbestandteilen besser als bisher gelingt, ohne dass die Oberfläche durch übermäßiges Befeuchten beschädigt wird.The object of the invention is the device for wiping and cleaning to simplify soiled surfaces of the type mentioned and to improve that in a simple way the elimination of dirt particles adhering to the surface to be cleaned better than so far succeeded without the surface due to excessive moistening is damaged.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß bei einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art mit dem kennzeichnenden Merkmal von Anspruch 1 gelöst. Auf vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen nehmen die Unteransprüche Bezug.This object is achieved according to the invention in a device of the beginning said type solved with the characterizing feature of claim 1. On advantageous embodiments refer to the subclaims.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist es vorgesehen, dass der Tragkörper für das Wischelement als latenter Wärmespeicher ausgebildet ist. Dabei geht die Erfindung von der Erkenntnis aus, dass das Ablösen von Schmutzbestandteilen durch die Zufuhr von Wärme erleichtert wird. Diese Wärmezufuhr erfolgt durch das Wischelement, welches, durch den Wärmespeicher erhitzt, eine höhere Temperatur aufweist, als die Temperatur an der verschmutzten Oberfläche. So lassen sich beispielsweise Wachsstreifen von Möbeloberflächen oder von Glas sehr schonend und ohne hohe Anpresskräfte entfernen. Da die Energiequelle im Reinigungskörper verborgen ist und mitbewegt wird, entfällt ein Netzanschluss. Die Wärmezufuhr in die verschmutzte Oberfläche kann durch daran angepasste Verweilzeiten bei der Wischbewegung dosiert erfolgen. Heißes Wasser, das üblicherweise zur Entfernung festanhaftender Schmutzbestandteile in einem Eimer mitgeführt wird, entfällt durch den latenten Wärmespeicher. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung eignet sich daher ganz besonders gut für die Reinigung feuchtigkeitsempfindlicher Oberflächen, wobei die Verwendung sowohl im häuslichen als auch im gewerblichen Bereich liegen kann. Das erfindungsgemäße Gerät kann in verschiedenen Abmessungen verwirklicht werden und zur Reinigung verschiedener Oberflächen, wie Fensterflächen, Möbel- oder Fußbodenoberflächen verwendet werden.In the device according to the invention it is provided that the support body is designed for the wiping element as a latent heat store. there The invention is based on the knowledge that the detachment of dirt components is facilitated by the supply of heat. This supply of heat is done by the wiping element, which, heated by the heat accumulator, has a higher temperature than the temperature at the dirty Surface. For example, wax strips from furniture surfaces or remove from glass very gently and without high pressure. Since the energy source is hidden in the cleaning body and is moved, there is no mains connection. The supply of heat to the dirty surface can be dosed by adapting the dwell times during the wiping movement respectively. Hot water, which is usually used to remove stuck Debris in the bucket is eliminated by the latent Heat storage. The cleaning device is therefore particularly suitable good for cleaning moisture sensitive surfaces, using the can be in both domestic and commercial areas. The device according to the invention can be realized in different dimensions and for cleaning various surfaces, such as window surfaces, Furniture or floor surfaces can be used.

Der Wärmespeicher kann einen Sensor zur Temperaturanzeige aufweisen. Bei Unterschreiten der notwendigen Grenztemperatur wird dem Verwender hierdurch angezeigt, dass er eine erneute Erhitzung des Wärmespeichers vornehmen und gegebenenfalls aufs Neue heißes Wasser einfüllen muß. Der Sensor kann aus einem Kunststoff bestehen, der ein thermochromes Material enthält. Dieses wechselt beim Unterschreiten der Mindesttemperatur seine Farbe, was die notwendige Erwärmung besonders augenfällig sichtbar macht. Der den Sensor bildende Kunststoff mit einem Gehalt eines thermochromen Materials kann gegebenenfalls zugleich die Umhüllung bilden, die den Wärmespeicher zumindest anteilig umschließt. Hierbei ist es auch möglich, die Umhüllung zugleich als Tank für eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit auszubilden, beispielsweise für erwärmtes Wasser.The heat store can have a sensor for temperature display. at The user is therefore below the required limit temperature indicated that he is heating the heat storage again and, if necessary, fill in hot water again. The sensor can be made of a plastic that contains a thermochromic material. This changes its color when the temperature falls below the minimum, what makes the necessary heating particularly visible. The the Sensor-forming plastic containing a thermochromic material can optionally also form the envelope that the heat accumulator at least partially encloses. It is also possible to use the wrapping at the same time as a tank for a cleaning liquid, for example for heated water.

Das Gerät kann dadurch sehr einfach konstruiert werden. Erwärmtes Wasser ist im Haushalt stets verfügbar. Bevorzugt ist, wenn das Wischelement einen Abschnitt der Tankwand bedeckt, der eine Wärmeleitzone bildet. Indem die Tankwand als Wärmeisolator ausgebildet ist und nur ein Abschnitt wärmeleitend ist, wird die Energiequelle des Wärmespeichers effizient genutzt.The device can thus be constructed very simply. Heated water is always available in the household. It is preferred if the wiping element has a Section of the tank wall covered, which forms a heat conduction zone. By the Tank wall is designed as a heat insulator and only a section is heat conductive the energy source of the heat storage is used efficiently.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird ein Tragkörper aus polymerem Werkstoff. Die Vorrichtung kann dadurch sehr kostengünstig als Spritzgussteil hergestellt werden. Die Wandung hat im Bereich der Wärmeleitzone eine Zone verminderter Dicke Sie kann gegebenenfalls durch Aussteifungsrippen ausgesteift sein, um zu gewährleisten, dass auf die zu reinigende Oberfläche gleichmäßige Presskräfte übertragen werden. According to the invention, a support body made of polymeric material. The device can can be manufactured very inexpensively as an injection molded part. The wall has a zone of reduced thickness in the area of the heat-conducting zone If necessary, it can be stiffened by stiffening ribs in order to ensure that even pressing forces are exerted on the surface to be cleaned be transmitted.

Der Tragkörper ist zweckmäßig im Wesentlichen als flacher Quader ausgebildet. Bei verhältnismäßig geringem Gewicht lässt sich so am besten die enthaltene Wärme auf das Wischelement übertragen. Zur erleichterten Handhabung kann an seiner Oberseite eine Handhabe angebracht sein, beispielsweise ein Griff oder Stiel. Insbesondere bei der Ausbildung der Vorrichtung als Bodenreinigungsgerät hat es sich als zweckmäßig erwiesen, wenn die Handhabe etwa mit der Mitte der Oberseite des Tragkörpers durch ein kardanisches Gelenk verbunden ist. Die Ausführungsform ermöglicht ein bequemes Reinigen auch bei engen Platzverhältnissen und in Ecken.The support body is expediently designed essentially as a flat cuboid. With a comparatively low weight, the one contained is best Transfer heat to the wiping element. For easier handling a handle can be attached to its top, for example a handle or stem. Especially when designing the device as Floor cleaning device has proven to be useful if the handle about with the middle of the top of the support body through a gimbal Joint is connected. The embodiment enables easy cleaning even in tight spaces and in corners.

Als zweckmäßig hat es sich erwiesen, wenn das Wischelement ein abnehmbares Wischtuch aus Vliesstoff, einem gewirkten oder gestrickten Flächengebilde ist. Zweckmäßig gelangt diesbezüglich ein Einwegwischtuch zur Anwendung. Es kann durch einen Klettverschluss oder durch Einschubtaschen am Tragkörper befestigt sein.It has proven to be useful if the wiping element is a removable Wipe made of non-woven fabric, a knitted or knitted fabric is. In this regard, a disposable wipe is useful Application. It can be done with a Velcro fastener or through hand pockets be attached to the support body.

Falls eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit als Wärmespeicher zur Anwendung gelangt, hat es sich als vorteilhaft bewährt, wenn der Tank zumindest eine Öffnung aufweist, durch die die Reinigungsflüssigkeit austreten kann, um das Wischelement zu benetzen. Als zweckmäßig hat es sich bei einer solchen Ausführung erwiesen, wenn die Öffnung bedarfsweise verschließbar ist. Die Menge der verbrauchten Reinigungsflüssigkeit lässt sich hierdurch im erforderlichen Maße dosieren und ein verbesserter Reinigungseffekt erzielen.If a cleaning liquid is used as a heat store, it has proven to be advantageous if the tank has at least one opening, through which the cleaning liquid can escape to the wiping element to wet. It has proven expedient in such an embodiment proven if the opening can be closed if necessary. The amount The used cleaning fluid can be used as required Measure the dimensions and achieve an improved cleaning effect.

Eine weitere Vereinfachung der Handhabung ergibt sich, wenn Mittel vorgesehen sind, durch die die aus der Öffnung austretende Menge der Reinigungsflüssigkeit dosierbar ist.Handling is further simplified if funds are provided through which the amount of cleaning liquid emerging from the opening is dosed.

In konstruktiver Hinsicht lässt sich die Vorrichtung besonders einfach gestalten, wenn die vorstehend angesprochene Öffnung am Boden des Tanks angeordnet ist. Dabei hat es sich weiterhin als Verbesserung bewährt, wenn zwischen der Öffnung und dem Wischelement ein Wasserverteiler angeordnet ist. Die gleichmäßige Benetzung des Wischelementes wird hierdurch verbessert.In terms of construction, the device can be designed particularly simply, if the opening mentioned above is arranged at the bottom of the tank is. It has also proven to be an improvement if between a water distributor is arranged in the opening and in the wiping element. The uniform wetting of the wiping element is hereby improved.

Die Mittel zur Dosierung der Reinigungsflüssigkeit können durch eine Pumpe gebildet sein. Der darin enthaltene Verdrängungskörper kann durch einen Kolben gebildet sein oder alternativ durch einen elastisch verformbaren Bestandteil der Wand des Tanks. Insbesondere bei einer Ausbildung, bei der der Tank aus Kunststoff besteht, kann seine Herstellung besonders einfach erfolgen, indem die Blasformtechnik zur Anwendung gelangt.The means for dosing the cleaning liquid can be by a pump be educated. The displacement body contained therein can be replaced by a Be formed piston or alternatively by an elastically deformable Part of the wall of the tank. Especially with training where the tank is made of plastic, its manufacture can be particularly simple done by using the blow molding technique.

Um eine gleichmäßige Andrückung des Wischelements an die zu reinigende Fläche zu gewährleisten, beispielsweise an einen Fußbodenbelag mit gewissen Oberflächenunebenheiten, hat es sich als vorteilhaft bewährt, wenn der Wasserverteiler aus einer elastischen Platte besteht, beispielsweise aus einer Platte aus geschlossenzelligem Schaumstoff. Diese kann mit Wasserverteilungskanälen versehen sein, um eine gleichmäßige Benetzung des Wischelements in allen Teilbereichen zu gewährleisten.To evenly press the wiping element against the one to be cleaned To ensure area, for example on a floor covering with certain Uneven surfaces, it has proven to be advantageous if the Water distributor consists of an elastic plate, for example one Closed cell foam sheet. This can be done with water distribution channels be provided to ensure uniform wetting of the wiping element to ensure in all areas.

Für das Wischelement können verschiedene Werkstoffe verwendet werden. Bewährt hat sich hierbei gestricktes oder gewirktes Textilgewebe. Das Wischelement kann ein mehrmals verwendbares, abnehmbares Wischtuch oder ein Einwegwischtuch sein. Mit Vorteil ist das Wischtuch durch einen Klettverschluss oder durch Einschubtaschen am Tragkörper befestigt und kann dadurch leicht vom Tragkörper abgenommen und gereinigt werden. Various materials can be used for the wiping element. Knitted or knitted textile fabric has proven itself here. The Wiping element can be a reusable wipe that can be used several times or be a disposable wipe. The wipe is advantageous with a Velcro fastener or attached to the supporting body by insert pockets and can can be easily removed from the support body and cleaned.

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Zur weiteren Erläuterung der Erfindung wird auf die Zeichnungen Bezug genommen, in deren Figuren verschiedene Ausführungsformen gemäß der Erfindung schematisch dargestellt sind.To further explain the invention, reference is made to the drawings taken in the figures, different embodiments according to the Invention are shown schematically.

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eine zweite Ausführungsform der Erfindung in einer dreidimensionalen Darstellung,
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eine Schnittdarstellung eines Tragkörpers, der als flacher Quader ausgebildet ist,
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eine Draufsicht auf den an dem Tragkörper gemäß Fig. 4 vorgesehenen Wasserverteiler.
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a side view of a first embodiment of the invention,
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a second embodiment of the invention in a three-dimensional representation,
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2 shows a sectional illustration of a support body which is designed as a flat cuboid,
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a plan view of the water distributor provided on the support body according to FIG. 4.

Ausführung der ErfindungImplementation of the invention

In Fig. 1 ist beispielhaft eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung wiedergegeben, wie sie sich im häuslichen Bereich besonders bewährt. An einer Handhabe 2, die als Knauf ausgeführt ist, ist ein Tragkörper 1 angeformt, der als Tank ausgebildet ist. Der Tank kann durch eine Befüllungsöffnung 11 mit erwärmtem Wasser befüllt werden. Ein Abschnitt 8 der Wand des Tanks ist als Wärmeleitzone 8 ausgebildet. Das Wischelement 3 ist durch einen Klettverschluss 7 am Tragkörper 1 befestigt. Der Reinigungsvorgang wird durch Zufuhr von Wärme unterstützt, welche vom Wärmespeicher 1 über die Wärmeleitzone 8 an das Wischelement 3 und damit an die zu reinigende Oberfläche gelangt. Der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Reinigungskörper kann mit geringen Kosten in Spritzgusstechnik hergestellt werden und zeichnet sich dadurch ganz besonders im häuslichen Bereich durch seine universelle Verwendbarkeit aus. Je nach Anwendungsgebiet kann das Wischelement 3 unterschiedlich ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise ein Trockenwischtuch aus Mikrofasergewebe oder ein befeuchtetes Schwammtuch.1 shows an example of an embodiment of the invention, as it has proven itself particularly well in the home. On a handle 2, which is designed as a knob, a support body 1 is formed, which is designed as a tank is. The tank can be heated through a filling opening 11 Water to be filled. A section 8 of the wall of the tank is used as a heat conduction zone 8 trained. The wiping element 3 is by a Velcro 7 Support body 1 attached. The cleaning process is done by adding heat supports which of the heat accumulator 1 via the heat conduction zone 8 to the Wiping element 3 and thus reaches the surface to be cleaned. The in Fig. 1 illustrated cleaning body can with low costs in injection molding technology are produced and are therefore very special in domestic area due to its universal usability. Depending on The wiping element 3 can be designed differently, for example a dry wipe made of microfiber or a moistened sponge cloth.

Eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform als Flachwischgerät zum Wischen und Reinigen von Fußböden ist in Fig. 2 gezeigt. Der Tragkörper 1 ist als flacher Quader ausgebildet und dient als latenter Wärmespeicher, der über eine Befüllungsöffnung 11 mit erwärmtem Wasser befüllbar ist. An der Oberseite des quaderförmigen Tragkörpers ist über ein Gelenk 6 ein Stiel 2 kardanartig gelagert. Ein Wischtuch 3 umhüllt eine untere Seite und Breitseiten des Quaders und ist durch Einschubtaschen 4 am Tragkörper 1 befestigt. Der Schwerpunkt des Wischgeräts liegt sehr tief und das kardanartige Gelenk erleichtert die Handhabung auch bei überbauten Möbeln mit engen Platzverhältnissen. Indem der Wischbezug 3 die Grundflächen 5 des Quaders überragt, verhindert man ein Beschädigen der Möbel während des Wischvorgangs. Der Tragkörper 1 kann beispielsweise als Blasformteil aus polymerem Werkstoff hergestellt sein, wodurch die Herstellung des Reinigungsgeräts besonders kostengünstig erfolgen kann. Das Wischelement 3 kann unterschiedlich ausgebildet sein und an die zu reinigende Fußbodenoberfläche angepasst sein. Das Reinigungsgerät ist sowohl zum Trockenreinigen als auch zum Feuchtreinigen geeignet, wobei der Wischbezug unterschiedlich ausgeführt sein kann. Der Wischbezug 3 kann beispielsweise ein Vliesstoff, ein Schwamm aus Polyurethan oder Viskose sein. Geeignet sind auch vorbefeuchtete Schwammtücher oder textiles Gewebe oder Gewirke oder ein gestricktes Textil. A preferred embodiment as a flat wiper for wiping and Cleaning floors is shown in Fig. 2. The support body 1 is flatter Cuboid formed and serves as a latent heat storage, which has a Filling opening 11 can be filled with heated water. At the top of the cuboid supporting body is a gimbal-like shaft 2 via a joint 6 stored. A wipe 3 envelops a lower side and broad sides of the Cuboid and is attached to the support body 1 by insert pockets 4. The The center of gravity of the mopping device is very deep and the gimbal-like joint facilitates handling even with built-up furniture with limited space. By the mop cover 3 projecting beyond the base areas 5 of the cuboid, prevent damage to the furniture during the wiping process. The support body 1 can, for example, as a blow molded part made of polymeric material be made, making the manufacture of the cleaning device special can be done inexpensively. The wiping element 3 can be designed differently be and adapted to the floor surface to be cleaned. The cleaning device is for both dry cleaning and wet cleaning suitable, with the mop cover being designed differently can. The mop cover 3 can, for example, be made of a nonwoven fabric, a sponge Be polyurethane or viscose. Pre-moistened are also suitable Sponge cloths or textile fabrics or knitted fabrics or a knitted textile.

Mit Vorteil ist die zur reinigenden Oberfläche gewandte Seite des quaderförmigen Tanks als eine Wärmeleitzone 8 ausgebildet. Dies ist in einer Schnittdarstellung in Fig. 3 schematisch dargestellt. Die Wärmeleitzone 8 wird dadurch gebildet, indem die Wand des Tanks zur Wischfläche hin dünnwandig ausgeführt ist. Verstärkungsrippen 9 stellen sicher, dass auf der gesamten Wischfläche eine gleichgroße Anpresskraft übertragen werden kann. Die Wand des Tanks ist mit einer Isolierung 10 versehen, wodurch die gespeicherte Wärmemenge effizient für den Reinigungsvorgang genutzt wird. Auch der in Fig. 2 dargestellte Tragkörper 1 lässt sich als Spritzgussteil besonders kostengünstig herstellen. Die Wärmeleitzone 8 kann aber auch auf andere Weise gebildet werden, beispielsweise durch einen Werkstoff mit einer hohen Wärmeleitzahl. Indem der Tragkörper 1 in Fig. 2 das Reservoir für das mitgeführte erwärmte Wasser bildet, erhöht dessen Gewicht die Anpresskraft des Wischbezuges an die zu reinigende Bodenfläche. Dies ist insbesondere bei der Zwischendurch-Reinigung von Fußböden von Vorteil, da aufgrund des Eigengewichts des Tragkörpers leichte Verschmutzungen oft schon durch wenige Wischbewegungen entfernt werden können.The side of the cuboid facing the cleaning surface is advantageous Tanks formed as a heat conduction zone 8. This is a sectional view shown schematically in Fig. 3. The heat conduction zone 8 is thereby formed by making the wall of the tank thin-walled towards the wiping surface is. Reinforcing ribs 9 ensure that the entire wiping surface an equally large contact pressure can be transferred. The wall of the Tanks is provided with insulation 10, which saves the amount of heat stored is used efficiently for the cleaning process. The one in FIG. 2 shown support body 1 can be particularly inexpensive as an injection molded part produce. The heat-conducting zone 8 can also be formed in another way be, for example, by a material with a high coefficient of thermal conductivity. By the support body 1 in Fig. 2, the reservoir for the entrained heated Water forms, its weight increases the contact pressure of the mop cover the floor area to be cleaned. This is especially true for in-between cleaning of floors is advantageous because, due to the weight of the Carrier body light soiling often with just a few wiping movements can be removed.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Vorrichtung zum Wischen und Reinigen von verschmutzten Oberflächen, bei der der Tragkörper 1 als Tank für eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit 15 ausgebildet und von quaderförmiger Gestalt ist. Zum Ergänzen verbrauchter Reinigungsflüssigkeit ist der Tank mit einem Einfüllstutzen versehen, der durch einen Stopfen verschließbar ist.Figure 4 shows a device for wiping and cleaning soiled Surfaces on which the support body 1 acts as a tank for a cleaning liquid 15 formed and is cuboid in shape. To supplement used Cleaning liquid, the tank is provided with a filler neck that passes through a stopper is closable.

Im zentralen Bereich ist ein Mittel 16 vorgesehen, durch das die aus der im zentralen Bereich der Bodenfläche angeordnete Öffnung 12 bedarfsweise geöffnet werden kann, um in diesem Bereich Reinigungsflüssigkeit 15 nach unten austreten zu lassen. Die Mittel 16 bestehen aus einem auf einer Druckfeder abgestützten Druckknopf 16, der mit einem Schaft 18 verbunden ist, der an seinem unteren Ende ein Ventilküken 19 aufweist. Im Ruhezustand ist das Ventilküken 19 durch die Kraft der Druckfeder 17 an den Ventilsitz 20 unterseitig angepresst. Die Öffnung 12 ist dadurch verschlossen. Wird auf den Knopf 16 eine Druckkraft ausgeübt, dann wird das Ventilküken 19 gegen die Kraft der Druckfeder 17 nach unten bewegt und die Öffnung 12 während der Dauer der Betätigung des Knopfes 16 geöffnet. Dadurch kann Reinigungsflüssigkeit 15 schwerkraftbedingt nach unten austreten.In the central area, a means 16 is provided, through which the in the Central area of the bottom surface arranged opening 12 as needed can be opened to after cleaning liquid 15 in this area let out at the bottom. The means 16 consist of a on a compression spring supported push button 16 which is connected to a shaft 18 which has a valve plug 19 at its lower end. It is in the idle state Valve plug 19 on the underside by the force of the compression spring 17 on the valve seat 20 pressed. The opening 12 is thereby closed. Will on the Button 16 exerted a pressure force, then the valve plug 19 against the Force of the compression spring 17 moves down and the opening 12 during the Duration of pressing button 16 open. This can cause cleaning fluid 15 Exit due to gravity.

Nach ihrem Austritt aus der Öffnung 12 gelangt die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 15 zu dem Wasserverteiler 13 aus elastischem, geschlossenporigem Schaumstoff, der an seiner Oberseite mit Wasserverteilungskanälen 14 versehen und in senkrechter Richtung von Durchtrittsöffnungen 21 durchdrungen ist. Die Durchtrittsöffnungen 21 sind im Wesentlichen gleichmäßig über die gesamte Fläche des Wasserverteilers 13 verteilt. Bei einer Betätigung des Knopfes 16 aus der Öffnung 12 austretende Flüssigkeit 15 wird dadurch gleichmäßig über die gesamte Fläche des Wischelements 3 verteilt. Dieses kann bedarfsweise auch durch ein Wegwerftuch gebildet sein, welches nach bereits eingetretener Verschmutzung von dem Wasserverteiler abgenommen und durch ein neues Tuch ersetzt wird. Insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Reinigung gering verschmutzter Oberflächen hat sich eine solche Ausführung besonders bewährt.After it emerges from the opening 12, the cleaning liquid 15 arrives the water distributor 13 made of elastic, closed-cell foam, the provided on its top with water distribution channels 14 and in is penetrated in the vertical direction by passage openings 21. The Through openings 21 are substantially uniform over the entire Distributed surface of the water distributor 13. When button 16 is actuated Liquid 15 emerging from the opening 12 is thereby uniformly over distributed the entire surface of the wiping element 3. This can be done if necessary also be formed by a disposable cloth, which after already entered Pollution removed from the water distributor and replaced by a new one Cloth is replaced. Low, especially with regard to cleaning Such a design is particularly soiled surfaces proven.

Ein Wasserverteiler der vorgenannten Art hat aufgrund seiner geschlossenzelligen Schaumstoffstruktur, wie sie beispielsweise bei Verwendung von geschlossenzellig geschäumtem, vernetztem Polyethylenweichschaum einer Dichte von 30 bis 120 kg/m3 zu seiner Herstellung vorliegt, vorzugsweise bei einer Dichte von 60 bis 90 kg/m3, gute Wärmeisolationseigenschaften. Hierdurch wird unnötiger Wasser- und Wärmeverlust beim Reinigungsprozeß vermieden und dennoch eine verbesserte Reinigungswirkung durch gezielte Wärme- und Wasserzuführung auf die zu reinigende Oberfläche mittels bedarfsweise zugeführter Reinigungsflüssigkeit ereicht. Falls kein Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitsbedarf beim Reinigen besteht, ergibt sich dabei zugleich die Möglichkeit, die Bauform wärme- und feuchtigkeitssparend im trockenen Zustand zu benutzen und Wärme und Feuchtigkeit mittels des warmen Wassers nur bei Bedarf zur zu reinigenden Fläche zuzuführen. Durch die beim fortschreitenden Reinigungsprozess auf der gereinigten Fläche laufend zurückbleibende Wassermenge und Wärmemenge trocknet das Reinigungstuch nachfolgend zunehmend aus, was zur zunehmenden Vergrößerung seiner thermischen Isolierwirkung führt und damit wiederum zum automatischen Sparen der nur begrenzt verfügbaren Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitsmenge. Dies ist insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Reinigung großer, nur leicht verschmutzter Flächen von sehr großem Vorteil.Because of its closed-cell foam structure, as is the case, for example, when using closed-cell foamed, crosslinked flexible polyethylene foam with a density of 30 to 120 kg / m 3 for its production, a water distributor of the aforementioned type, preferably with a density of 60 to 90 kg / m 3 , good thermal insulation properties. This avoids unnecessary loss of water and heat during the cleaning process and nevertheless achieves an improved cleaning effect by means of targeted supply of heat and water to the surface to be cleaned by means of cleaning liquid supplied as required. If there is no need for heat and moisture when cleaning, there is also the option of using the design in a dry state to save heat and moisture, and to supply heat and moisture to the surface to be cleaned using the warm water only when required. Due to the amount of water and heat remaining on the cleaned surface as the cleaning process progresses, the cleaning cloth subsequently dries out, which leads to an increasing increase in its thermal insulation effect and thus in turn to automatic saving of the limited amount of heat and moisture available. This is of great advantage, particularly with regard to cleaning large, only slightly soiled surfaces.

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  1. A device for mopping and cleaning contaminated surfaces, having a carrying body (1) for a mopping element (3), the carrying body being designed as a latent heat store, the mopping element covering a section of the wall of the heat store which forms a heat-conduction zone (8), characterized in that the carrying body (1) consists of polymeric material, and in that the heat-conduction zone (8) is formed by a zone in the wall of the carrying body (1), designed as a heat store, which has a thickness which is reduced in relation to the thickness of the other walls of the carrying body.
  2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the heat store has a sensor for indicating temperature.
  3. A device according to claim 2, characterized in that the sensor consists of a plastic which contains a thermochromic material.
  4. A device according to claim 3, characterized in that the plastic forms a sheath which encloses the heat store at least in part.
  5. A device according to claim 4, characterized in that the sheath is designed as a tank for a cleaning liquid.
  6. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the zone is stiffened by stiffening ribs (9).
  7. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the carrying body (1) is designed essentially as a flat cuboid.
  8. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the carrying body (1) has a handle (2) on the top side.
  9. A device according to claim 8, characterized in that the handle (2) is designed as a shaft and is connected approximately to the centre of the top side by a cardanic joint (6).
  10. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the mopping element (3) is a removable mopping cloth made of nonwoven material or a knitted sheet-like structure.
  11. A device according to claim 10, characterized in that the mopping element (3) is a disposable mopping cloth.
  12. A device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the mopping element (3) is fastened on the carrying body (1) by a touch-and-close fastener (7) or by push-in pockets (4).
  13. A device according to any one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the tank has at least one opening (12) through which cleaning liquid can pass out.
  14. A device according to claim 13, characterized in that the opening (12) can be closed if required.
  15. A device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that means (16) are provided which allow the quantity of cleaning liquid passing out of the opening (12) to be metered.
  16. A device according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the opening (12) is arranged at the base of the tank.
  17. A device according to any one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that a water distributor (13) is arranged between the opening (12) and the mopping element (3).
  18. A device according to any one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the means (16) are formed by a pump.
  19. A device according to claim 18, characterized in that the pump has a displacement body which is formed by a piston.
  20. A device according to claim 18, characterized in that the pump has a displacement body which is formed by an elastically deformable constituent part of the wall of the tank.
  21. A device according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the water distributor (13) comprises a elastic plate.
  22. A device according to claim 21, characterized in that. the water distributor (13) is provided with water-distributing channels (14).
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