EP1481626A1 - Cleaning implement - Google Patents

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EP1481626A1
EP1481626A1 EP04006518A EP04006518A EP1481626A1 EP 1481626 A1 EP1481626 A1 EP 1481626A1 EP 04006518 A EP04006518 A EP 04006518A EP 04006518 A EP04006518 A EP 04006518A EP 1481626 A1 EP1481626 A1 EP 1481626A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a cleaning device a distribution area for the flat distribution of one Cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which Distribution area with a stick or the like Handle is connected to a storage container for storing the cleaning or disinfection liquid, the one at the front end at least one outlet opening of its container interior has one with in the field of Distributor surface connected outlet pipe is, as well as with a dispensing body, which in the with outlet pipe connected to the reservoir interposed and operated via a handle is.
  • the water is included Can be applied using a spray lance, but must be used to distribute of the water on the ceiling surface or After cleaning a second device can be used what on the one hand increases the cleaning effort, on the other hand a drop of water after spraying during of the device change caused.
  • a solution to this problem according to the invention exists in particular in that the storage container optionally in at least two holding positions is held on the cleaning device and that the end area having the outlet opening in a first stop position intended for floor cleaning in Is oriented towards the distribution area and in one second, intended for cleaning ceilings and / or walls Stop position in the direction facing away from the distributor surface is oriented.
  • the Holding position of the storage container can be easily changed, so that the cleaning or disinfecting liquid always Flow out of the reservoir through the outlet opening can.
  • the storage container as Pressure vessel is formed, which may be by means of a particularly integrated hand pump under positive pressure is predictable. Especially when working with the Cleaning device overhead on ceiling surfaces when the Storage container is located below the distributor surface, can doing the pressurized cleaning or Disinfectant liquid easily get to the distributor surface.
  • the hand pump in front of the Cleaning a correspondingly high pressure in the reservoir generated and if necessary during the cleaning process maintained and / or increased.
  • the delivery member as Check valve is configured or has a check valve.
  • the check valve With the help of the check valve, a backflow of the Cleaning or disinfection liquid from the Outlet line into the storage container can be avoided, so that continuously cleaning or Disinfectant liquid is available, which thereby are also continuously promoted to the distribution area can without air bubbles in the outlet line consist.
  • such a check valve accidental leakage, especially under pressure stocked cleaning or disinfection liquid Prevent the cleaning device from being used.
  • the dispensing member is designed or has a preferably hand-operated liquid pump.
  • the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can also be conveyed to the distributor surface by the liquid pump when it is located above the dispensing element, as can be the case at least temporarily when cleaning, for example, ceiling surfaces. Even in a storage container designed as a pressure vessel is not absolutely necessary in this embodiment.
  • the bracket can be designed so that the Storage container in the holder optionally in at least two Holding positions is releasably attachable.
  • the storage container can be used for the cleaning device simply removed from the holder and in the new one Position can be reinserted.
  • the cleaning device provides that the bracket is pivotable or rotatable on the handle or the same handle is given as a gift or Twisting the storage container in at least two holding positions.
  • the reservoir can change when Use position of the cleaning device in the holder remain and it will change when the position of use the cleaning device, the holder on a stick or the like Handle pivoted so that the forehead of the Storage container with the outlet opening back to the floor is oriented.
  • a swivel or swivel joint is provided, which is assigned to a holding position Rotary or swivel positions can be locked. This can an uncontrolled movement of the storage container during the Avoid cleaning in the respective use position be what the manageability of the cleaning device can improve.
  • a further embodiment of the cleaning device provides that an automatic swivel or swivel joint is provided between the holder and the handle or the like, which always holds the storage container in a vertical orientation, in which the end region of the storage container having the outlet opening is oriented towards the floor.
  • the cleaning or disinfection liquid can flow from the storage container fastened in this way in any use position from the outlet opening into the outlet line and can thus be reliably conveyed to the distributor surface.
  • the cleaning or disinfection liquid can be prevented from leaking out of the storage container from a filling opening at the end region opposite the outlet opening.
  • An expedient embodiment of the clip holder can be that the clip holder has at least one clip that completely or partially encompasses the storage container on its circumference.
  • the long side of the storage container can be pressed into this clamp, which causes the clamp to bend slightly and then acts on the peripheral side of the storage container.
  • the clamp can advantageously be so wide in the axial direction that it secures the storage container in the longitudinal direction against twisting in the clamp, or there are several clamps arranged next to one another.
  • Another version can be two clamps are provided, with a clamp the reservoir partially and another clamp on the reservoir completely encompasses its circumference in the holding position, the Reservoir only with one end in the axial Direction in which it is inserted fully encircling and then with its other end in the radial direction in the other clamp snaps or clipped becomes.
  • the clamp is resilient is formed and consists of metal or plastic. Such a clamp is easy to manufacture and can be long-term stay resilient.
  • the cleaning device shown has a distributor surface 2 for spreading a cleaning or disinfection liquid 3, the distributor surface 2 with a Handle 4 or the like handle is connected.
  • On Storage container 5 for storing the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid 3 has one end region 6 at least one outlet opening 8 of its container interior, that end in the area of the distributor surface 2 Outlet line 9 is connected.
  • the storage container 5 is optionally in two holding positions held on the cleaning device 1, as in the comparison of Fig. 1 and 2 becomes clear. It is the outlet opening 8 having front end area 6 in a for ceiling and / or Wall cleaning determined and shown in Fig. 1 Holding position of the storage container 5 in the Distribution surface 2 facing away and in a further one intended for floor cleaning and in FIG. 2 shown holding position of the storage container 5 in Orientation towards the distribution surface 2.
  • the storage container 5 In both holding positions, the storage container 5 is above of the end of the outlet line facing the storage container 5 9 and one (not shown and within the interruption) Dispenser arranged so that the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid 3 from the reservoir 5 in the outlet line 9 can flow.
  • the arrow Pf1 the flow direction of the Cleaning or disinfection liquid 3 clarifies.
  • the reservoir 5 is below the Distribution area 2 (Fig. 1), the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid 3 using a in the reservoir 5 applied overpressure through the outlet line 9 to Distribution area 2 are promoted.
  • bracket 12 arranged on the stem 4 is provided.
  • the bracket 12 formed as a clip holder in which the reservoir 5 releasably held and in two holding positions, which are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, can be fastened.
  • the bracket 12 has a clamp 13 which the Partially includes storage container 5 on its circumference and is designed to be resilient so that the reservoir 5 clipped into the side of the clamp 13 (arrow Pf2) and without Tool transverse to the longitudinal extent of the storage container 5 (against the arrow direction of Pf2) can.
  • the clamp 13 is so wide in the longitudinal direction formed that the reservoir 5 in the clamp 13th against twisting or canting transverse to it Longitudinal extension is secured.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 are the Clamp 13 adjacent two forks 14 provided the reservoir 5 on appropriately shaped holding parts 15, 16 grasp at its ends and together with the clamp 13 hold parallel to the handle 4.

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The cleaning device (1) has a brush head (2) fastened to the end of a long handle (4). A holder (12) on the middle of the handle has a broad clamp (13) which grasps the middle portion of a cylindrical bottle (5). There are end steadying forks (14) engaging grooves (15,16) at the ends of the bottle. The bottle containing cleaning or disinfectant fluid (3) is snapped into the clamp so that the outlet opening (8) is at the bottom. The fluid flows through a flexible tube (9) to the brush head.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Reinigungsgerät mit einer Verteilerfläche zum flächigen Verteilen einer Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit, welche Verteilerfläche mit einem Stiel oder dergleichen Handhabe verbunden ist, mit einem Vorratsbehälter zum Bevorraten der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit, der an dem einen Stirnendbereich seines Behälterinnenraums zumindest eine Auslassöffnung hat, die mit einer im Bereich der Verteilerfläche mündenden Auslassleitung verbunden ist, sowie mit einem Abgabeorgan, das in die mit dem Vorratsbehälter verbundene Auslassleitung zwischengeschaltet und über eine Handhabe betätigbar ist.The invention relates to a cleaning device a distribution area for the flat distribution of one Cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which Distribution area with a stick or the like Handle is connected to a storage container for storing the cleaning or disinfection liquid, the one at the front end at least one outlet opening of its container interior has one with in the field of Distributor surface connected outlet pipe is, as well as with a dispensing body, which in the with outlet pipe connected to the reservoir interposed and operated via a handle is.

Derartige Reinigungsgeräte sind bereits bekannt und haben sich, insbesondere beim Reinigen von Bodenflächen bewährt. Dabei wird die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit auf dem Boden mit Hilfe der Verteilerfläche verteilt. Die Reinigung von Deckenflächen und/oder Wandflächen auf ähnliche Art und Weise ist jedoch wesentlich schwieriger. Eine Verwendung der bekannten Boden-Reinigungsgeräte ist dabei schwierig, da bei Verwendung des Reinigungsgerätes über Kopf oder etwa waagerecht an einer Wand der Vorratsbehälter nicht mehr so orientiert ist, dass die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit durch die Auslassöffnung in die Auslassleitung gelangen kann.Such cleaning devices are already known and have, especially when cleaning floor surfaces proven. The cleaning or Disinfectant liquid on the floor with the help distributed over the distribution area. The cleaning of Ceiling surfaces and / or wall surfaces in a similar way and way is much more difficult. A Use of the known floor cleaning devices difficult, because when using the cleaning device overhead or approximately horizontally on a wall of the Reservoir is no longer oriented so that the Cleaning or disinfection liquid through the outlet opening can get into the outlet pipe.

Bei Decken oder Wänden ist das Wasser beispielsweise mit Hilfe einer Sprühlanze aufbringbar, jedoch muss zum Verteilen des Wassers auf der Deckenfläche beziehungsweise zum Nachreinigen ein zweites Gerät verwendet werden, was einerseits den Aufwand der Reinigung vergrößert, andererseits ein Heruntertropfen des Wassers nach dem Aufsprühen während des Gerätewechsels verursacht.With ceilings or walls, for example, the water is included Can be applied using a spray lance, but must be used to distribute of the water on the ceiling surface or After cleaning a second device can be used what on the one hand increases the cleaning effort, on the other hand a drop of water after spraying during of the device change caused.

Es besteht daher insbesondere die Aufgabe, ein Reinigungsgerät der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, mit der Boden-, Decken- und/oder Wandflächen gleichermaßen gereinigt werden können und dessen Handhabung dabei einfach ist.There is therefore in particular the task of a To create cleaning device of the type mentioned, with the floor, ceiling and / or wall surfaces equally can be cleaned and its handling easy is.

Eine erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht insbesondere darin, dass der Vorratsbehälter wahlweise in zumindest zwei Haltepositionen am Reinigungsgerät gehalten ist und dass der die Auslassöffnung aufweisende Stirnendbereich in einer ersten, zur Bodenreinigung bestimmten Halteposition in Richtung zur Verteilerfläche orientiert ist und in einer zweiten, zur Decken- und/oder Wandreinigung bestimmten Halteposition in die der Verteilerfläche abgewandten Richtung orientiert ist. Dadurch kann je nach Anwendungsfall die Halteposition des Vorratsbehälters einfach gewechselt werden, sodass die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit stets durch die Auslassöffnung aus dem Vorratsbehälter ausströmen kann.A solution to this problem according to the invention exists in particular in that the storage container optionally in at least two holding positions is held on the cleaning device and that the end area having the outlet opening in a first stop position intended for floor cleaning in Is oriented towards the distribution area and in one second, intended for cleaning ceilings and / or walls Stop position in the direction facing away from the distributor surface is oriented. Depending on the application, the Holding position of the storage container can be easily changed, so that the cleaning or disinfecting liquid always Flow out of the reservoir through the outlet opening can.

Vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn der Vorratsbehälter als Druckbehälter ausgebildet ist, der gegebenenfalls mittels einer insbesondere integrierten Handpumpe unter Überdruck versehbar ist. Vor allem beim Arbeiten mit dem Reinigungsgerät über Kopf an Deckenflächen, wenn sich der Vorratsbehälter unterhalb der Verteilerfläche befindet, kann dabei die unter Druck stehende Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit leicht zur Verteilerfläche gelangen. Je nach Anwendungsfall kann mit der Handpumpe vor der Reinigung ein entsprechend hoher Druck in dem Vorratsbehälter erzeugt und bei Bedarf während des Reinigungsvorgangs aufrechterhalten und/oder erhöht werden.It is advantageous if the storage container as Pressure vessel is formed, which may be by means of a particularly integrated hand pump under positive pressure is predictable. Especially when working with the Cleaning device overhead on ceiling surfaces when the Storage container is located below the distributor surface, can doing the pressurized cleaning or Disinfectant liquid easily get to the distributor surface. Depending on the application, the hand pump in front of the Cleaning a correspondingly high pressure in the reservoir generated and if necessary during the cleaning process maintained and / or increased.

Um die kontinuierliche Versorgung der Verteilerfläche mit Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit zu vereinfachen, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn der Vorratsbehälter oberhalb der Auslassleitung und des zwischengeschalteten Abgabeorgans angeordnet ist. Dadurch kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit ohne zusätzliche Hilfe beziehungsweise allein durch die Schwerkraft in die Auslassleitung gelangen und von dort mit Hilfe des Abgabeorgans zur Verteilerfläche gefördert werden.To ensure the continuous supply of the distribution area To simplify cleaning or disinfection liquid, it is appropriate if the storage container above the Outlet pipe and the intermediate dispensing member is arranged. This allows the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid without additional help respectively by gravity into the exhaust line alone get and from there with the help of the delivery organ Distribution area to be promoted.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn das Abgabeorgan als Sperrventil ausgestaltet ist oder ein Sperrventil aufweist. Mit Hilfe des Sperrventils kann ein Zurückfließen der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit aus der Auslassleitung in den Vorratsbehälter vermieden werden, sodass an dem Abgabeorgan kontinuierlich Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit zur Verfügung steht, welche dadurch auch kontinuierlich zur Verteilerfläche gefördert werden kann, ohne dass dabei Luftblasen in der Auslassleitung bestehen. Außerdem kann durch ein solches Sperrventil ein versehentliches Ausfließen von insbesondere unter Druck bevorrateter Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit bei Nichtgebrauch des Reinigungsgerätes verhindert werden.It is particularly advantageous if the delivery member as Check valve is configured or has a check valve. With the help of the check valve, a backflow of the Cleaning or disinfection liquid from the Outlet line into the storage container can be avoided, so that continuously cleaning or Disinfectant liquid is available, which thereby are also continuously promoted to the distribution area can without air bubbles in the outlet line consist. In addition, such a check valve accidental leakage, especially under pressure stocked cleaning or disinfection liquid Prevent the cleaning device from being used.

Um die Menge der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit, die an der Verteilerfläche austritt, einstellen beziehungsweise kontrollieren zu können, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn das Abgabeorgan als eine vorzugsweise handbetätigbare Flüssigkeitspumpe ausgebildet ist oder eine solche aufweist.
Durch die Flüssigkeitspumpe kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit auch dann noch zur Verteilerfläche gefördert werden, wenn diese sich oberhalb des Abgabeorgans befindet, wie dies beim Reinigen von beispielsweise Deckenflächen zumindest zeitweise der Fall sein kann. Auch in ein als Druckbehälter ausgestalteter Vorratsbehälter bei dieser Ausführungsform nicht zwingend erforderlich.In order to be able to adjust or control the amount of cleaning or disinfecting liquid that emerges at the distributor surface, it is expedient if the dispensing member is designed or has a preferably hand-operated liquid pump.
The cleaning or disinfecting liquid can also be conveyed to the distributor surface by the liquid pump when it is located above the dispensing element, as can be the case at least temporarily when cleaning, for example, ceiling surfaces. Even in a storage container designed as a pressure vessel is not absolutely necessary in this embodiment.

Für einen unkomplizierten Wechsel der Halteposition des Vorratsbehälters ist es vorteilhaft, wenn zur Befestigung des Vorratsbehälters eine vorzugsweise am Stiel oder dergleichen Handhabe angeordnete Halterung vorgesehen ist und wenn der Vorratsbehälter in der Halterung vorzugsweise lösbar gehalten ist.For an uncomplicated change of the holding position of the storage container it is advantageous if to attach the Storage container one preferably on a stick or the like Handle arranged bracket is provided and if the Storage container preferably held releasably in the holder is.

Die Halterung kann dabei so ausgebildet sein, dass der Vorratsbehälter in der Halterung wahlweise in zumindest zwei Haltepositionen lösbar befestigbar ist. Bei einem Wechsel der Gebrauchsposition des Reinigungsgerätes kann der Vorratsbehälter einfach aus der Halterung entnommen und in der neuen Position wieder eingesetzt werden.The bracket can be designed so that the Storage container in the holder optionally in at least two Holding positions is releasably attachable. When changing the The storage container can be used for the cleaning device simply removed from the holder and in the new one Position can be reinserted.

Besonders zweckmäßig für das einfache Lösen und Befestigen des Vorratsbehälters aus seiner Halterung ist es, wenn die Halterung als Klipphalterung zum Einclipsen des Vorratsbehälters ausgestaltet ist. Dadurch kann das Lösen und Befestigen des Vorratsbehälters ohne Werkzeug erfolgen. Particularly useful for easy loosening and fastening of the storage container from its holder, it is when the Bracket as a clip bracket for clipping the Storage container is designed. This can solve and Attach the storage container without tools.

Eine andere Ausgestaltung des Reinigungsgerätes sieht vor, dass die Halterung verschwenkbar oder drehbar am Stiel oder dergleichen Handhabe gehalten ist zum Verschenken oder Verdrehen des Vorratsbehälters in zumindest zwei Haltepositionen. Dabei kann der Vorratsbehälter beim Wechsel der Gebrauchsposition des Reinigungsgerätes in der Halterung verbleiben und es wird bei Veränderung der Gebrauchsposition des Reinigungsgerätes die Halterung am Stiel oder dergleichen Handhabe so verschwenkt, dass das Stirnende des Vorratsbehälters mit der Auslassöffnung wieder bodenwärts orientiert ist.Another embodiment of the cleaning device provides that the bracket is pivotable or rotatable on the handle or the same handle is given as a gift or Twisting the storage container in at least two holding positions. The reservoir can change when Use position of the cleaning device in the holder remain and it will change when the position of use the cleaning device, the holder on a stick or the like Handle pivoted so that the forehead of the Storage container with the outlet opening back to the floor is oriented.

Vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn zwischen der Halterung und dem Stiel oder dergleichen Handhabe ein Dreh- oder Schwenkgelenk vorgesehen ist, das in den einer Halteposition zugeordneten Dreh- oder Schwenkstellungen arretierbar ist. Dadurch kann ein unkontrolliertes Bewegen des Vorratsbehälters während des Reinigens in der jeweiligen Gebrauchsposition vermieden werden, was die Handhabbarkeit des Reinigungsgerätes verbessern kann.It is advantageous if between the bracket and the Handle or the like handle a swivel or swivel joint is provided, which is assigned to a holding position Rotary or swivel positions can be locked. This can an uncontrolled movement of the storage container during the Avoid cleaning in the respective use position be what the manageability of the cleaning device can improve.

Eine weitere Ausführungsform des Reinigungsgerätes sieht vor, dass zwischen der Halterung und dem Stiel oder dergleichen Handhabe ein selbsttätiges Dreh- oder Schwenkgelenk vorgesehen ist, welches den Vorratsbehälter stets in einer lotrechten Ausrichtung hält, in welcher der die Auslassöffnung aufweisende Stirnendbereich des Vorratsbehälters bodenwärts orientiert ist. Von dem so befestigten Vorratsbehälter kann dadurch in jeder Gebrauchsposition die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit aus der Auslassöffnung in die Auslassleitung strömen und dadurch zuverlässig zu der Verteilerfläche gefördert werden. Außerdem kann ein Auslaufen der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit aus dem Vorratsbehälter aus einer Einfüllöffnung an dem der Auslassöffnung gegenüberliegenden Stirnendbereich verhindert werden.
Eine zweckmäßige Ausgestaltung der Klipphalterung kann sein, dass die Klipphalterung wenigstens eine den Vorratsbehälter an seinem Umfang ganz oder teilweise umfassende Schelle aufweist. In diese Schelle kann der Vorratsbehälter mit seiner Längsseite hineingedrückt werden, wodurch sich die Schelle leicht aufbiegt und dann den Vorratsbehälter umfangsseitig beaufschlagt. Die Schelle kann dabei vorteilhaft in axialer Richtung so breit sein, dass sie den Vorratsbehälter in Längsrichtung gegen ein Verdrehen in der Schelle sichert oder es sind dafür mehrere nebeneinander liegende Schellen angeordnet.A further embodiment of the cleaning device provides that an automatic swivel or swivel joint is provided between the holder and the handle or the like, which always holds the storage container in a vertical orientation, in which the end region of the storage container having the outlet opening is oriented towards the floor. As a result, the cleaning or disinfection liquid can flow from the storage container fastened in this way in any use position from the outlet opening into the outlet line and can thus be reliably conveyed to the distributor surface. In addition, the cleaning or disinfection liquid can be prevented from leaking out of the storage container from a filling opening at the end region opposite the outlet opening.
An expedient embodiment of the clip holder can be that the clip holder has at least one clip that completely or partially encompasses the storage container on its circumference. The long side of the storage container can be pressed into this clamp, which causes the clamp to bend slightly and then acts on the peripheral side of the storage container. The clamp can advantageously be so wide in the axial direction that it secures the storage container in the longitudinal direction against twisting in the clamp, or there are several clamps arranged next to one another.

Eine andere Ausführung kann sein, dass zwei Schellen vorgesehen sind, wobei eine Schelle den Vorratsbehälter teilweise und eine andere Schelle den Vorratsbehälter an seinem Umfang in Haltestellung vollständig umfasst, wobei der Vorratsbehälter erst mit seinem einen Ende in axialer Richtung in die ihn voll umfassende Schelle eingeführt wird und danach mit seinem anderen Ende in radialer Richtung in die andere Schelle einschnappt beziehungsweise eingeclipst wird.Another version can be two clamps are provided, with a clamp the reservoir partially and another clamp on the reservoir completely encompasses its circumference in the holding position, the Reservoir only with one end in the axial Direction in which it is inserted fully encircling and then with its other end in the radial direction in the other clamp snaps or clipped becomes.

Vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn die Schelle federelastisch ausgebildet ist und dabei aus Metall oder Kunststoff besteht. Eine derartige Schelle ist leicht herstellbar und kann langzeitig federelastisch bleiben.It is advantageous if the clamp is resilient is formed and consists of metal or plastic. Such a clamp is easy to manufacture and can be long-term stay resilient.

Nachstehend ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung noch näher erläutert. Es zeigt in zum Teil schematisierter Darstellung:

Fig. 1
eine Gesamtansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes in der Gebrauchsposition für das Reinigen von Deckenflächen mit einem Vorratsbehälter in der angedeuteten entsprechenden Halteposition sowie
Fig. 2
eine Gesamtansicht des Reinigungsgerätes in der Gebrauchsposition für das Reinigen von Bodenflächen mit dem Vorratsbehälter in der angedeuteten alternativen Halteposition.
An exemplary embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. It shows in a partially schematic representation:
Fig. 1
an overall view of a cleaning device according to the invention in the use position for cleaning ceiling surfaces with a storage container in the indicated corresponding holding position and
Fig. 2
an overall view of the cleaning device in the use position for cleaning floor surfaces with the reservoir in the indicated alternative holding position.

Ein im Ganzen mit 1 bezeichnetes und in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestelltes Reinigungsgerät weist eine Verteilerfläche 2 zum flächigen Verteilen einer Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit 3 auf, wobei die Verteilerfläche 2 mit einem Stiel 4 oder dergleichen Handhabe verbunden ist. Ein Vorratsbehälter 5 zum Bevorraten der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit 3 hat an dem einen Stirnendbereich 6 seines Behälterinnenraums zumindest eine Auslassöffnung 8, die mit einer im Bereich der Verteilerfläche 2 mündenden Auslassleitung 9 verbunden ist.A generally designated 1 and in Figs. 1 and 2 The cleaning device shown has a distributor surface 2 for spreading a cleaning or disinfection liquid 3, the distributor surface 2 with a Handle 4 or the like handle is connected. On Storage container 5 for storing the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid 3 has one end region 6 at least one outlet opening 8 of its container interior, that end in the area of the distributor surface 2 Outlet line 9 is connected.

Der Vorratsbehälter 5 ist wahlweise in zwei Haltepositionen am Reinigungsgerät 1 gehalten, wie dies im Vergleich von Fig. 1 und 2 deutlich wird. Dabei ist der die Auslassöffnung 8 aufweisende Stirnendbereich 6 in einer zur Decken- und/oder Wandreinigung bestimmten und in Fig. 1 dargestellten Halteposition des Vorratsbehälters 5 in die der Verteilerfläche 2 abgewandten Richtung orientiert und in einer weiteren, zur Bodenreinigung bestimmten und in Fig. 2 dargestellten Halteposition des Vorratsbehälters 5 in Richtung zur Verteilerfläche 2 orientiert.The storage container 5 is optionally in two holding positions held on the cleaning device 1, as in the comparison of Fig. 1 and 2 becomes clear. It is the outlet opening 8 having front end area 6 in a for ceiling and / or Wall cleaning determined and shown in Fig. 1 Holding position of the storage container 5 in the Distribution surface 2 facing away and in a further one intended for floor cleaning and in FIG. 2 shown holding position of the storage container 5 in Orientation towards the distribution surface 2.

In beiden Haltepositionen ist der Vorratsbehälter 5 oberhalb des zum Vorratsbehälter 5 weisenden Endes der Auslassleitung 9 und eines (nicht näher dargestellten und innerhalb der zeichnerischen Unterbrechung befindlichen) zwischengeschalteten Abgabeorgans angeordnet, sodass die Reinigungsoder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit 3 aus dem Vorratsbehälter 5 in die Auslassleitung 9 strömen kann. Dies ist in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt, wobei der Pfeil Pf1 die Strömungsrichtung der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit 3 verdeutlicht. Befindet sich der Vorratsbehälter 5 unterhalb der Verteilerfläche 2 (Fig. 1), kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit 3 mit Hilfe eines im Vorratsbehälter 5 anliegenden Überdrucks durch die Auslassleitung 9 zur Verteilerfläche 2 gefördert werden.In both holding positions, the storage container 5 is above of the end of the outlet line facing the storage container 5 9 and one (not shown and within the interruption) Dispenser arranged so that the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid 3 from the reservoir 5 in the outlet line 9 can flow. This is in Figs. 1 and 2, the arrow Pf1 the flow direction of the Cleaning or disinfection liquid 3 clarifies. The reservoir 5 is below the Distribution area 2 (Fig. 1), the cleaning or Disinfectant liquid 3 using a in the reservoir 5 applied overpressure through the outlet line 9 to Distribution area 2 are promoted.

In den Fig. 1 und 2 ist erkennbar, dass zur Befestigung des Vorratsbehälters 5 eine am Stiel 4 angeordnete Halterung 12 vorgesehen ist. In der gezeigten Ausführung ist die Halterung 12 als eine Klipphalterung ausgebildet, in der der Vorratsbehälter 5 lösbar gehalten und dabei in zwei Haltepositionen, die in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt sind, befestigbar ist.1 and 2 it can be seen that for fastening the Storage container 5 a bracket 12 arranged on the stem 4 is provided. In the version shown is the bracket 12 formed as a clip holder in which the reservoir 5 releasably held and in two holding positions, which are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, can be fastened.

Die Halterung 12 weist dabei eine Schelle 13 auf, die den Vorratsbehälter 5 an seinem Umfang teilweise umfasst und federelastisch ausgebildet ist, sodass der Vorratsbehälter 5 seitlich in die Schelle 13 eingeclipst (Pfeil Pf2) und ohne Werkzeug quer zur Längserstreckung des Vorratsbehälters 5 (entgegen der Pfeilrichtung von Pf2) herausgezogen werden kann. Die Schelle 13 ist dabei in Längsrichtung so breit ausgebildet, dass der Vorratsbehälter 5 in der Schelle 13 gegen ein Verdrehen oder Verkanten quer zu seiner Längserstreckung gesichert ist.The bracket 12 has a clamp 13 which the Partially includes storage container 5 on its circumference and is designed to be resilient so that the reservoir 5 clipped into the side of the clamp 13 (arrow Pf2) and without Tool transverse to the longitudinal extent of the storage container 5 (against the arrow direction of Pf2) can. The clamp 13 is so wide in the longitudinal direction formed that the reservoir 5 in the clamp 13th against twisting or canting transverse to it Longitudinal extension is secured.

In der in den Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigten Ausführung sind der Schelle 13 benachbart zwei Gabeln 14 vorgesehen, die den Vorratsbehälter 5 an entsprechend geformten Halteteilen 15, 16 an seinen Stirnenden erfassen und zusammen mit der Schelle 13 parallel zum Stiel 4 halten.In the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are the Clamp 13 adjacent two forks 14 provided the reservoir 5 on appropriately shaped holding parts 15, 16 grasp at its ends and together with the clamp 13 hold parallel to the handle 4.

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Reinigungsgerät (1) mit einer Verteilerfläche (2) zum flächigen Verteilen einer Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit (3), welche Verteilerfläche (2) mit einem Stiel (4) oder dergleichen Handhabe verbunden ist, mit einem Vorratsbehälter (5) zum Bevorraten der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit (3), der an dem einen Stirnendbereich (6) seines Behälterinnenraums zumindest eine Auslassöffnung (8) hat, die mit einer im Bereich der Verteilerfläche (2) mündenden Auslassleitung (9) verbunden ist, sowie mit einem Abgabeorgan, das in die mit dem Vorratsbehälter verbundene Auslassleitung (9) zwischengeschaltet und über eine Handhabe betätigbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (5) wahlweise in zumindest zwei Haltepositionen am Reinigungsgerät (1) gehalten ist und dass der die Auslassöffnung (8) aufweisende Stirnendbereich (6) in einer ersten, (zur Bodenreinigung bestimmten) Halteposition in Richtung zur Verteilerfläche (2) orientiert ist und in einer zweiten, (zur Deckenund/oder Wandreinigung bestimmten) Halteposition in die der Verteilerfläche (2) abgewandten Richtung orientiert ist.Cleaning device (1) with a distributor surface (2) for the extensive distribution of a cleaning or disinfection liquid (3), which distributor surface (2) is connected to a handle (4) or similar handle, with a storage container (5) for storing the cleaning or disinfectant liquid (3), which has at least one outlet opening (8) on one end-end region (6) of its container interior, which is connected to an outlet line (9) opening in the region of the distributor surface (2), and to a dispensing element which flows into the outlet line (9) connected to the storage container and operable via a handle, characterized in that the storage container (5) is optionally held in at least two holding positions on the cleaning device (1) and that the end region (6) having the outlet opening (8) is oriented in a first holding position (intended for floor cleaning) in the direction of the distributor surface (2) and in ei ner second, (intended for ceiling and / or wall cleaning) holding position is oriented in the direction facing away from the distributor surface (2). Reinigungsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (5) als Druckbehälter ausgebildet ist, der gegebenenfalls mittels einer insbesondere integrierten Handpumpe unter Überdruck versehbar ist.Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage container (5) is designed as a pressure container, which can optionally be provided under pressure by means of a particularly integrated hand pump. Reinigungsgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (5) oberhalb der Auslassleitung (9) und des zwischengeschalteten Abgabeorgans angeordnet ist. Cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the storage container (5) is arranged above the outlet line (9) and the intermediate dispensing member. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Abgabeorgan als Sperrventil ausgestaltet ist oder ein Sperrventil aufweist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the dispensing member is designed as a check valve or has a check valve. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Abgabeorgan als eine vorzugsweise handbetätigbare Flüssigkeitspumpe ausgebildet ist oder eine solche aufweist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the dispensing member is designed as a preferably manually operable liquid pump or has one. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Befestigung des Vorratsbehälters (5) eine vorzugsweise am Stiel (4) oder dergleichen Handhabe angeordnete Halterung (12) vorgesehen ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a holder (12) is preferably arranged on the handle (4) or similar handle for fastening the storage container (5). Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (5) in der Halterung (12) vorzugsweise lösbar gehalten ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the storage container (5) is preferably detachably held in the holder (12). Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halterung (12) als Klipphalterung zum Einclipsen des Vorratsbehälters (5) ausgestaltet ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the holder (12) is designed as a clip holder for clipping in the storage container (5). Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (5) in der Halterung (12) wahlweise in zumindest zwei Haltepositionen lösbar befestigbar ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the storage container (5) in the holder (12) can be detachably fastened in at least two holding positions. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halterung (12) verschwenkbar oder drehbar am Stiel (4) oder dergleichen Handhabe gehalten ist zum Verschenken oder Verdrehen des Vorratsbehälters (5) in zumindest zwei Haltepositionen.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the holder (12) is pivotally or rotatably held on the handle (4) or the like handle for giving away or twisting the storage container (5) in at least two holding positions. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Halterung (12) und dem Stiel (4) oder dergleichen Handhabe ein Drehoder Schwenkgelenk vorgesehen ist, das in den einer Halteposition zugeordneten Dreh- oder Schwenkstellungen arretierbar ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a rotary or swivel joint is provided between the holder (12) and the handle (4) or similar handle, which can be locked in the rotational or swivel positions assigned to a holding position. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Halterung (12) und dem Stiel (4) oder dergleichen Handhabe ein selbsttätiges Dreh- oder Schwenkgelenk vorgesehen ist, welches den Vorratsbehälter (5) stets in einer lotrechten Ausrichtung hält, in welcher der die Auslassöffnung (8) aufweisende Stirnendbereich (6) des Vorratsbehälters (5) bodenwärts orientiert ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that an automatic rotary or swivel joint is provided between the holder (12) and the handle (4) or the like, which always keeps the storage container (5) in a vertical orientation, in which the end region (6) of the storage container (5) which has the outlet opening (8) is oriented towards the floor. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klipphalterung (12) wenigstens eine den Vorratsbehälter (5) an seinem Umfang ganz oder teilweise umfassende Schelle (13) aufweist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the clip holder (12) has at least one clip (13) which completely or partially encompasses the storage container (5) on its circumference. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schelle (13) federelastisch ausgebildet ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the clamp (13) is resilient. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schelle (13) der Klipphalterung aus Metall oder Kunststoff besteht.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the clip (13) of the clip holder consists of metal or plastic.
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