EP1481626B1 - Cleaning implement - Google Patents

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EP1481626B1
EP1481626B1 EP04006518A EP04006518A EP1481626B1 EP 1481626 B1 EP1481626 B1 EP 1481626B1 EP 04006518 A EP04006518 A EP 04006518A EP 04006518 A EP04006518 A EP 04006518A EP 1481626 B1 EP1481626 B1 EP 1481626B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a cleaning device having a distributor surface for distributing a surface of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which distributor surface is connected to a handle or similar handle, with a reservoir for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which has at least one outlet opening at the one end region of its container interior , which is connected to an opening in the region of the distributor surface discharge line, as well as with a dispensing member which is interposed in the outlet line connected to the reservoir and operable via a handle.
  • the water can be applied, for example, with the aid of a spray lance, but a second device must be used for distributing the water on the ceiling surface or for subsequent cleaning, which on the one hand increases the expense of cleaning, and on the other hand causes the water to drip down after spraying Device change caused, see eg FR 79 099 E ,
  • the storage container is optionally held in at least two holding positions on the cleaning device and that the front end region having the outlet opening is oriented in a first holding position intended for floor cleaning in the direction of the distributor surface and in a second, to the ceiling. and / or wall cleaning certain holding position is oriented in the direction away from the distributor surface direction.
  • the holding position of the storage container can be changed easily so that the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can always flow out of the storage container through the outlet opening.
  • the reservoir as Pressure vessel is formed, which is optionally providable by means of a particular integrated hand pump under pressure.
  • the pressurized cleaning or disinfecting liquid can easily reach the distributor surface.
  • a correspondingly high pressure can be generated in the reservoir with the hand pump before cleaning and maintained if necessary during the cleaning process and / or increased.
  • the storage container is arranged above the outlet line and the intermediate dispensing member.
  • the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can reach the outlet line without additional help or solely by gravity and can be conveyed from there to the distributor surface with the aid of the dispensing element.
  • the dispensing member is designed as a check valve or has a check valve.
  • the check valve With the help of the check valve, a backflow of the cleaning or disinfecting liquid from the outlet into the reservoir can be avoided, so that continuously cleaning or disinfecting liquid is available on the delivery member, which thereby can be continuously conveyed to the distribution surface, without causing air bubbles in the Exhaust pipe exist.
  • inadvertent leakage of particularly under pressure stored cleaning or disinfecting liquid at Disposal of the cleaning device can be prevented.
  • the dispenser member In order to be able to adjust or control the amount of cleaning or disinfecting liquid which emerges at the distributor surface, it is expedient for the dispenser member to be designed as a preferably manually operable liquid pump or to have such a liquid pump. By the liquid pump, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can still be promoted to the distribution surface, if it is located above the dispensing member, as may be the case when cleaning, for example, ceiling surfaces at least temporarily. Also in a designed as a pressure vessel reservoir in this embodiment is not mandatory.
  • a preferably arranged on the handle or like handle holder is provided for attachment of the reservoir and when the reservoir is preferably releasably held in the holder.
  • the holder can be designed so that the reservoir in the holder is selectively releasably fastened in at least two holding positions. When changing the position of use of the cleaning device, the reservoir can be easily removed from the holder and used again in the new position.
  • the cleaning device provides that the holder is held pivotably or rotatably on the handle or the like handle for giving or twisting the reservoir in at least two holding positions.
  • the reservoir can remain when changing the position of use of the cleaning device in the holder and it is changed when changing the position of use of the cleaning device, the holder on the handle or the like handle so that the front end of the reservoir with the outlet opening is oriented backwards floor.
  • a rotary or pivot joint is provided which can be locked in the rotational position or pivot positions associated with a holding position. As a result, an uncontrolled movement of the reservoir during cleaning in the respective use position can be avoided, which can improve the handling of the cleaning device.
  • Another embodiment of the cleaning device provides that between the holder and the handle or the like handle an automatic rotary or pivot joint is provided, which always holds the reservoir in a vertical orientation, in which the outlet opening having front end region of the reservoir is oriented to the floor.
  • the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can flow from the outlet opening in the outlet line into the outlet line in any position of use, thereby reliably conveying it to the distributor surface.
  • leakage of cleaning or disinfecting fluid be prevented from the reservoir from a filling opening at the front end region opposite the outlet opening.
  • An expedient embodiment of the clip holder may be that the clip holder has at least one clamp which completely or partially surrounds the container at its circumference.
  • the reservoir can be pressed with its long side, causing the clamp bends easily and then applied to the reservoir on the periphery.
  • the clamp can advantageously be so wide in the axial direction that it secures the reservoir in the longitudinal direction against rotation in the clamp or there are arranged several adjacent clamps.
  • Another embodiment may be that two clamps are provided, with one clamp the reservoir partially and another clamp the reservoir at its periphery in holding position completely includes, wherein the reservoir is introduced only with its one end in the axial direction in the clamp completely comprehensive him is and then snaps with his other end in the radial direction in the other clamp or clipped.
  • the clamp is resilient and consists of metal or plastic. Such a clamp is easy to prepare and can remain resilient for a long time.
  • a whole with 1 designated and in the Fig. 1 and 2 illustrated cleaning device has a distributor surface 2 for the surface distribution of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3, wherein the distributor surface 2 is connected to a handle 4 or the like handle.
  • a storage container 5 for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3 has at least one outlet opening 8 at the one end region 6 of its container interior which is connected to an outlet line 9 opening in the region of the distributor surface 2.
  • the reservoir 5 is optionally held in two holding positions on the cleaning device 1, as compared to Fig. 1 and 2 becomes clear.
  • the front end region 6 having the outlet opening 8 is intended for ceiling and / or wall cleaning and in Fig. 1 shown holding position of the reservoir 5 in the direction of the distributor surface 2 facing away from the direction and in another, intended for floor cleaning and in Fig. 2 shown holding position of the reservoir 5 in the direction of the distributor surface 2 oriented.
  • a holder 12 arranged on the handle 4 is provided for securing the storage container 5.
  • the holder 12 is formed as a clip holder, in which the reservoir 5 is releasably held while in two holding positions, in the Fig. 1 and 2 are shown, is fastened.
  • the holder 12 in this case has a clamp 13, which includes the reservoir 5 at its periphery partially and is resilient, so that the reservoir 5 laterally clipped into the clamp 13 (arrow Pf2) and without tools transverse to the longitudinal extent of the reservoir 5 (opposite Arrow direction of Pf2) can be pulled out.
  • the clamp 13 is designed so wide in the longitudinal direction that the reservoir 5 is secured in the clamp 13 against twisting or tilting transversely to its longitudinal extent.

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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 having a distributor surface for distributing a surface of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which distributor surface is connected to a handle or similar handle, with a reservoir for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which has at least one outlet opening at the one end region of its container interior , which is connected to an opening in the region of the distributor surface discharge line, as well as with a dispensing member which is interposed in the outlet line connected to the reservoir and operable via a handle.

Derartige Reinigungsgeräte sind bereits bekannt und haben sich, insbesondere beim Reinigen von Bodenflächen bewährt siehe z.B. US-A-5 080 517 . 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 proven themselves, especially when cleaning floor surfaces see, for example US-A-5 080 517 , The cleaning or disinfecting liquid is distributed on the floor by means of the distributor surface. The cleaning of ceiling surfaces and / or wall surfaces in a similar manner, however, is much more difficult. A use of the known floor cleaning devices is 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 disinfecting liquid can pass through the outlet opening in the outlet.

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, siehe z.B. FR 79 099 E .In the case of ceilings or walls, the water can be applied, for example, with the aid of a spray lance, but a second device must be used for distributing the water on the ceiling surface or for subsequent cleaning, which on the one hand increases the expense of cleaning, and on the other hand causes the water to drip down after spraying Device change caused, see eg FR 79 099 E ,

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 creating a cleaning device of the type mentioned above, with the floor, ceiling and / or wall surfaces can be equally cleaned and its handling is simple.

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.An inventive solution to this problem is, in particular, that the storage container is optionally held in at least two holding positions on the cleaning device and that the front end region having the outlet opening is oriented in a first holding position intended for floor cleaning in the direction of the distributor surface and in a second, to the ceiling. and / or wall cleaning certain holding position is oriented in the direction away from the distributor surface direction. As a result, depending on the application, the holding position of the storage container can be changed easily so that the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can always flow out of the storage container through the outlet opening.

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 reservoir as Pressure vessel is formed, which is optionally providable by means of a particular integrated hand pump under pressure. Especially when working with the cleaning device overhead on ceiling surfaces, when the reservoir is below the distributor surface, the pressurized cleaning or disinfecting liquid can easily reach the distributor surface. Depending on the application, a correspondingly high pressure can be generated in the reservoir with the hand pump before cleaning and maintained if necessary during the cleaning process 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.In order to simplify the continuous supply of the distributor surface with cleaning or disinfecting liquid, it is expedient if the storage container is arranged above the outlet line and the intermediate dispensing member. As a result, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can reach the outlet line without additional help or solely by gravity and can be conveyed from there to the distributor surface with the aid of the dispensing element.

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 dispensing member is designed as a check valve or has a check valve. With the help of the check valve, a backflow of the cleaning or disinfecting liquid from the outlet into the reservoir can be avoided, so that continuously cleaning or disinfecting liquid is available on the delivery member, which thereby can be continuously conveyed to the distribution surface, without causing air bubbles in the Exhaust pipe exist. In addition, by such a check valve inadvertent leakage of particularly under pressure stored cleaning or disinfecting liquid at Disposal of the cleaning device can be prevented.

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 which emerges at the distributor surface, it is expedient for the dispenser member to be designed as a preferably manually operable liquid pump or to have such a liquid pump.
By the liquid pump, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can still be promoted to the distribution surface, if it is located above the dispensing member, as may be the case when cleaning, for example, ceiling surfaces at least temporarily. Also in a designed as a pressure vessel reservoir in this embodiment is not mandatory.

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 reservoir, it is advantageous if a preferably arranged on the handle or like handle holder is provided for attachment of the reservoir and when the reservoir is preferably releasably held in the holder.

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 holder can be designed so that the reservoir in the holder is selectively releasably fastened in at least two holding positions. When changing the position of use of the cleaning device, the reservoir can be easily removed from the holder and used again in the new position.

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.It is particularly expedient for the simple loosening and fastening of the reservoir from its holder when the holder is designed as a clip holder for clipping the reservoir. As a result, the loosening and securing the reservoir can be done 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 holder is held pivotably or rotatably on the handle or the like handle for giving or twisting the reservoir in at least two holding positions. In this case, the reservoir can remain when changing the position of use of the cleaning device in the holder and it is changed when changing the position of use of the cleaning device, the holder on the handle or the like handle so that the front end of the reservoir with the outlet opening is oriented backwards floor.

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 holder and the handle or the like handle a rotary or pivot joint is provided which can be locked in the rotational position or pivot positions associated with a holding position. As a result, an uncontrolled movement of the reservoir during cleaning in the respective use position can be avoided, which can improve the handling of the cleaning device.

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.Another embodiment of the cleaning device provides that between the holder and the handle or the like handle an automatic rotary or pivot joint is provided, which always holds the reservoir in a vertical orientation, in which the outlet opening having front end region of the reservoir is oriented to the floor. As a result, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can flow from the outlet opening in the outlet line into the outlet line in any position of use, thereby reliably conveying it to the distributor surface. In addition, leakage of cleaning or disinfecting fluid be prevented from the reservoir from a filling opening at the front end region opposite the outlet opening.
An expedient embodiment of the clip holder may be that the clip holder has at least one clamp which completely or partially surrounds the container at its circumference. In this clamp, the reservoir can be pressed with its long side, causing the clamp bends easily and then applied to the reservoir on the periphery. The clamp can advantageously be so wide in the axial direction that it secures the reservoir in the longitudinal direction against rotation in the clamp or there are arranged several adjacent clamps.

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 embodiment may be that two clamps are provided, with one clamp the reservoir partially and another clamp the reservoir at its periphery in holding position completely includes, wherein the reservoir is introduced only with its one end in the axial direction in the clamp completely comprehensive him is and then snaps with his other end in the radial direction in the other clamp or clipped.

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 and consists of metal or plastic. Such a clamp is easy to prepare and can remain resilient for a long time.

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 embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. It shows in partly schematized representation:
Fig. 1
an overall view of a cleaning device according to the invention in the position of use for the cleaning of ceiling surfaces with a reservoir in the indicated corresponding holding position and
Fig. 2
an overall view of the cleaning device in the use position for the cleaning of bottom 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 whole with 1 designated and in the Fig. 1 and 2 illustrated cleaning device has a distributor surface 2 for the surface distribution of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3, wherein the distributor surface 2 is connected to a handle 4 or the like handle. A storage container 5 for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3 has at least one outlet opening 8 at the one end region 6 of its container interior which is connected to an outlet line 9 opening in the region of the distributor surface 2.

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 reservoir 5 is optionally held in two holding positions on the cleaning device 1, as compared to Fig. 1 and 2 becomes clear. In this case, the front end region 6 having the outlet opening 8 is intended for ceiling and / or wall cleaning and in Fig. 1 shown holding position of the reservoir 5 in the direction of the distributor surface 2 facing away from the direction and in another, intended for floor cleaning and in Fig. 2 shown holding position of the reservoir 5 in the direction of the distributor surface 2 oriented.

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 of the reservoir 5 is above of the supply container 5 facing the end of the outlet 9 and a (not shown and located within the graphic interruption) intermediate dispensing member arranged so that the cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3 can flow from the reservoir 5 in the outlet 9. This is in the Fig. 1 and 2 illustrated, wherein the arrow Pf1 illustrates the flow direction of the cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3. Is the storage container 5 below the distributor surface 2 (FIG. Fig. 1 ), the cleaning or disinfecting liquid 3 can be conveyed by means of an overpressure applied in the reservoir 5 through the outlet line 9 to the distributor surface 2.

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.In the Fig. 1 and 2 It can be seen that for securing the storage container 5, a holder 12 arranged on the handle 4 is provided. In the embodiment shown, the holder 12 is formed as a clip holder, in which the reservoir 5 is releasably held while in two holding positions, in the Fig. 1 and 2 are shown, is 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 holder 12 in this case has a clamp 13, which includes the reservoir 5 at its periphery partially and is resilient, so that the reservoir 5 laterally clipped into the clamp 13 (arrow Pf2) and without tools transverse to the longitudinal extent of the reservoir 5 (opposite Arrow direction of Pf2) can be pulled out. The clamp 13 is designed so wide in the longitudinal direction that the reservoir 5 is secured in the clamp 13 against twisting or tilting transversely to its longitudinal extent.

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 in the Fig. 1 and 2 shown embodiment of the clamp 13 adjacent two forks 14 are provided which the reservoir 5 at correspondingly shaped holding parts 15, 16 detect at its front ends and hold together with the clamp 13 parallel to the stem 4.

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  1. Cleaning implement (1) having a distributor surface (2) for distributing a cleaning or disinfecting liquid (3) over an area, said distributor surface (2) being attached to a handle (4) or similar gripping means, with a reservoir (5) for holding a supply of the cleaning or disinfecting liquid (3), which has at least one outlet opening (8) on one end region (6) of its interior, said opening (8) being connected to an outlet tube (9) terminating in the region of the distributor surface (2), and with a dispensing member that is interposed in the outlet tube (9) connected to the reservoir and can be actuated by means of a handle, characterised in that the reservoir (5) is held selectively in at least two holding positions on the cleaning implement (1) and, in a first holding position intended for cleaning the floor, the end region (6) containing the outlet opening (8) is oriented towards the distributor surface (2) and, in a second position intended for cleaning ceilings and/or walls, it is oriented in the direction leading away from the distributor surface (2).
  2. Cleaning implement according to claim 1, characterised in that the reservoir (5) is constructed as a pressurised container that can optionally be provided by means of an in particular integrated hand pump under elevated pressure.
  3. Cleaning implement according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the reservoir (5) is arranged above the outlet tube (9) and the interposed dispensing member.
  4. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the dispensing member is constructed as a blocking valve or comprises a blocking valve.
  5. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the dispensing member is constructed as a preferably manually operable fluid pump or comprises such a pump.
  6. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that for attaching the reservoir (5) a holder (12) is preferably mounted on the handle (4) or similar gripping means.
  7. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the reservoir (5) is preferably releasably held in the holder (12).
  8. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the holder (12) is constructed as a clip holder for clipping the reservoir (5) on.
  9. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the reservoir (5) can be releasably fastened in the holder (12) selectively in at least two holding positions.
  10. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the holder (12) is pivotably or rotatably mounted on the handle (4) or similar gripping means in order to pivot or rotate the reservoir (5) into at least two holding positions.
  11. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that between the holder (12) and the handle (4) or similar gripping means is provided a ball or swivel joint that can be locked in the rotated or pivoted positions associated with a holding position.
  12. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that between the holder (12) and the handle (4) or similar gripping means is provided an automatic ball or swivel joint which holds the reservoir (5) constantly in a vertical alignment in which the end region (6) of the reservoir (5) comprising the outlet opening (8) is oriented towards the ground.
  13. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the clip holder (12) has at least one clip collar (13) extending around all or part of the circumference of the reservoir (5).
  14. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the clip collar (13) is of resiliently elastic construction.
  15. Cleaning implement according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterised in that the clip collar (13) of the clip holder is made of metal or plastics.
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