EP1529896B1 - Cleaning device for surfaces exposed to weather conditions - Google Patents

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EP1529896B1
EP1529896B1 EP04026641A EP04026641A EP1529896B1 EP 1529896 B1 EP1529896 B1 EP 1529896B1 EP 04026641 A EP04026641 A EP 04026641A EP 04026641 A EP04026641 A EP 04026641A EP 1529896 B1 EP1529896 B1 EP 1529896B1
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  • the invention relates to a cleaning device for application to a surface exposed to the weather, in particular a roof, a roof surface, a solar system surface or a facade, wherein the cleaning device has reaction surfaces which are arranged in layers and have a metallic, preferably copper-containing, surface which in combination produce water-purifying, preferably fungicidal and / or bactericidal compounds that can dissolve the water in the roof, at least partially wetting, wherein at least one first bottom layer and at least one layer disposed above are provided, the layers are interconnected via connecting elements ,
  • the problem with this device is that to form such a capillary gap, a very accurate manufacturing in order to keep the capillary action approximately the same over a larger region, although the capillary action causes some water to be drawn in between the gaps, however, a flow of the water through the capillary gaps is not possible because of a surface resistance due to a feed resistance is formed for the water flowing through, so that only an insufficient exchange of water between the capillary gaps and the environment is formed, whereby possibly formed substances within the Kapillarspaltes can not escape sufficiently to the outside.
  • practical experiments with capillary gaps arranged close to one another have shown that only insufficient weathering of the material surfaces occurs, as a result of which the formation of cleaning substances is ultimately prevented.
  • the inventor has recognized that it is essential for improving the self-cleaning effect of cleaning devices for application to a surface exposed to the weather, an optimal combination between the collected and stored moisture and the provided reaction surface of the metal, in particular the copper, is necessary in addition, care must be taken to ensure that a sufficient drainage possibility of the intermediate stored liquid is necessary as soon as a new water supply, ie new rain, occurs.
  • a particularly good storage both in terms of quantity, in terms of duration and also with respect to the used during storage surface size, achieved by the individual layers have at least largely independently variable distances between them.
  • This volume adaptation can be caused, for example, by a pivoting movement of the layers about an axis, that is to say by a fanning out, or the layers can also be moved apart in parallel by penetrating water.
  • the configuration of the cleaning device, in particular of the chambers, in which the moisture is retained can be designed so that the solar radiation impinging on the outside does not heat the inner chambers too much in order to prevent premature failure Avoid evaporation of moisture from the chambers. It should be noted, however, that even devices with only two layers are within the scope of the invention.
  • the inventor proposes the known cleaning device for application to a surface exposed to the weather, in particular a roof, a roof surface, a solar system surface or a facade, wherein the cleaning device has reaction surfaces which are arranged in layers and a metallic, preferably copper-containing, Having surfaces which in combination with water purifying, preferably fungicidal and / or bactericidal compounds produce dissolved in water can at least partially wet the roof, wherein at least one first lower layer arranged and at least one further layer disposed above are provided, said Layers are interconnected via connecting elements and natural moisture can penetrate between the layers and be rinsed out again. According to the invention it is proposed that the at least one further layer is movably connected to the lower layer.
  • the water occurring can separate the individual layers more or less far from each other depending on the amount of water present and optimally use the different sized intermediate space with the available reaction surface.
  • the moisture stored in these intermediate spaces - also referred to as chambers - is heated relatively little, for example due to solar radiation, due to the overlying layers.
  • the stored moisture has sufficient time to react with the metallic surface and remove the substances necessary for the cleaning effect from the metallic surface which forms the reaction surface.
  • the inventive design that at newly occurring water as unimpeded flushing of these chambers takes place, so that the substances formed there can be washed freely to the outside and can unfold their effect on the surface to be cleaned.
  • individual, several or all layers may have elevations and / or depressions.
  • connecting elements between the individual layers are arranged in a line, then a kind of hinge action can result and the layers can move around one another Line to be pivoted. If several staggered lines are formed, the pivoting movement can only be limited.
  • spacer elements are additionally provided in the region of the connecting elements, preferably on the connecting elements, which effect a spacing of the layers at least in the region of the spacer elements, then the connecting elements can be achieved with line-shaped attachment that the layers taper without water, while with increasing water filling a Fanning arises.
  • the volume of the spaces between the chambers largely adapts to the amount of water available.
  • the connecting elements and optionally the spacer elements are arranged exclusively above the center of gravity of the layers, preferably in the second quarter from above, then the force necessary for pivoting and fanning the layers can be kept relatively small, so that particularly good storage is possible of water is possible and the cohesive and Adphases Guide occur easily against the then to be overcome forces.
  • small spring elements which counteract the force of gravity and thus open up a lighter influence possibility for the water to increase the inter-layer space.
  • the spacers can form part of a deformed layer and are preferably produced by a punching tool, preferably during the production process of the respective layer in a production step.
  • At least one of the layers may consist of perforated metal sheet or expanded metal mesh.
  • a version with at least one layer or all layers of smooth sheet metal is possible.
  • the cleaning device described can be attached to any location of a roof, in particular on the roof ridge, verge or in the roof area.
  • the lower layer can be formed as a curved Kupferfirstplatte arranged on both sides movable further layers.
  • the lower layer can be adapted with respect to its contour and / or surface to known roof tiles and roof tiles. It is to be particularly noted in this connection that although in one embodiment all layers of the roof tile mold can be adapted, yet a further variant of the invention envisages only the lower layer (s) in the roof tile or roof tile form, e.g. wavy, to design and at least two top layers largely flat.
  • the layers can also be adapted to the 3-dimensional surface shape of roof sections and / or solar systems. In this case, the layers may be formed, for example, both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction at least partially curved.
  • roof cleaning device of the type mentioned can also be used on thatched roofs or roofs that are covered with slate, roofing felt, Welleternitplatten or the like, in particular, an application for solar systems or other glass or Kunststoffbedachitch is possible.
  • a further improvement in the effectiveness of the cleaning device can be achieved by arranging in the intermediate spaces formed by the layers copper material with a greatly enlarged surface area, preferably a mesh and / or casts and / or fibers of copper and / or sintered pieces.
  • a greatly enlarged surface area preferably a mesh and / or casts and / or fibers of copper and / or sintered pieces.
  • an upstand can also be attached to the lower end of the layer (s) (drain end) in the water flow direction.
  • the cleaning device may further comprise a lower layer, which is designed as a clamping device for clamping the device, preferably on the roof tile or roof tile.
  • An additional enlargement of the reaction surface of the cleaning device can be achieved in that in at least one of the layers formed by the layers copper material with a greatly enlarged surface, preferably braid and / or shells and / or fibers of copper and / or sintered pieces are arranged.
  • an absorbent intermediate layer preferably a fleece and / or braid and / or casings and / or fibers, can also be arranged in at least one intermediate space.
  • the upper layers can be made shorter in the direction of the roof pitch than the lower layer. In this way, the lower layer between brick layers can be inserted and hooked, so that a secure fit of the lower layer is guaranteed and still the upper layers remain movable.
  • embodiments of the cleaning device according to the invention consist of two or more fixedly connected with respect to their distance and further above or in between arranged movable layers.
  • At least the lower layer may have fastening elements and / or fastening clips with which it can be fastened on the surface to be cleaned.
  • the fastening clips and / or fastening elements may at least partially consist of plastic and be clipped into one of the layers, preferably the lower layer.
  • the cleaning device can be provided to provide the upper movable layers above the connecting elements with shovel-like and down-pressed bulges with counter to the water flow direction aligned openings.
  • these bulges act as water deflectors, which, when a pivoting movement of the lower part of the layer is carried upward by water entering the gap, derived from a predetermined degree of filling water in the space above it.
  • At least one layer can also consist of a film and that at least one layer, preferably all layers, can be stamped by punching, in particular by rolling rollers, elevations and depressions.
  • at least one layer, preferably all layers can be stamped by punching, in particular by rolling rollers, elevations and depressions.
  • a plurality of such thin layers arranged one above the other can be produced by single or multiple folding.
  • the cleaning device consists of a total of four layers 1.1 - 1.4, which largely comprise the roof ridge tile 5 on the top, the lower layer 1.1 extends over both sides of the Dachfirstziegels. On both sides of the lower layer 1.1 are pivotally mounted three more layers 1.2-1.4. The attachment to the lower layer 1.1 is effected by connecting elements 2, which are combined with spacers 4.x. This results in each page three spaces in total 7.x between the layers in which water can be stored.
  • the left side of the illustration shows the gaps 7.x without embedded water, so that the layers abut with their ends fan-shaped. If rain falls or other forms of moisture on the cleaning device, this can penetrate into the spaces 7.x. This is due to the surface tension of the water and the adhesion of the water to the surfaces the layers, the layers pulled apart and there are relatively large spaces in which the water is stored without flowing out. Due to the variability of the storage volume is also achieved at the same time - in contrast to a chamber with fixed dimensions - at different levels of water in the interstices 7.x but always a relatively large reaction surface is wetted with moisture and thus produce the desired reaction products in sufficient quantity can.
  • the individual layers may be provided not only in the illustrated form but also with a multiplicity of openings and / or may additionally have a spatial structure which has an enlarged reaction surface in relation to its projection surface.
  • the lower layer 1.1 is substantially fixed on the tile and is designed so that it includes the roof ridge tile 5 and also engages under the next brick arranged above it and thus is secured by slipping.
  • fasteners 2 are mounted, which are combined with spacers 4.x.
  • the layers 1.x are held at the top of a designated distance, but can pivot against each other, so that they converge conically in the "empty" state downwards. This situation is shown dotted.
  • the layers fan out and can be relatively large quantities Pick up and store water.
  • the lower layer can be at least partially provided with openings, so that the gap between layer 1.1 and roof plate 5 can be filled with water and thus the bottom of the layer 1.1 is available as a reaction surface available.
  • FIG. 2 also shows that bends 8 have been made at the lower end of the layers. These folds cause a reduction of the outlet gap, so that at a given surface tension of the water a total of a greater distance of the layers and thus a larger storage volume can be achieved.
  • Figures 3 and 4 also show cleaning devices 1, which are arranged on flat or wavy roof tiles 5.
  • the device corresponds to FIG. 2, but on the one hand a larger number of layers are shown and the layers are additionally structured in their surface to increase the surface area.
  • nubs 3 can be introduced in both directions perpendicular to the position by punching operations.
  • FIG. 2 Another difference from FIG. 2 is that spacer elements have been dispensed with in the area of the connecting elements, so that the layers can "move up and down" along the connecting element. Due to the nubs 3, however, a certain basic distance between the layers is maintained, so that advantageously without water in the interstices no plan lie on the layers 1.x and thus there is sufficient air for the necessary function of the device weathering available. It should be noted, however, that it too within the scope of the invention lies when the layers lie directly to each other without stored water.
  • the figure shows 4 shows the device with stored water in the interstices 7, the layers have their maximum achievable distance between them - at least in the region of the connecting elements 2 - have reached. Shown in dashed lines is another optional connecting element 2 in the lower area, which in the presence ensures that the lower region of the layers can not fan out too far. It should be noted that combinations with connecting elements with spacers and pure connecting elements to limit the maximum fanning of the layers are possible. By way of example, here are provided in the layers 1.2 and 1.3 openings 6, which allow water to pass to the interstices 7.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 show a further exemplary embodiment of the cleaning device, alternating planar and structured layers 1.x without water (FIG. 5) and with water (FIG. 6) in the intermediate spaces of the layers 1.x.
  • the lower layer 1.1 is provided with a plurality of openings.
  • the intermediate layers 1.2 and 1.3 as well as the uppermost layer 1.4 can be provided with a plurality of openings.
  • FIG. 7 shows one half of a cleaning device according to the invention for a roof ridge, a so-called copper ridge, shown in a schematic 3D view.
  • a so-called copper ridge shown in a schematic 3D view.
  • These connecting elements 2 allow pivoting movements of the upper layers 1.2-1.3 around the line formed by the connecting elements depending on the filling of the intermediate spaces with water.
  • the layers themselves are shown as wire models only.
  • FIG. 8 shows a corrugated surface tile with a cleaning device according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation.
  • a lower layer 1.1 with two attached thereto movable layers 1.2 and 1.3.
  • the connecting elements are shown schematically as crosses. Due to the movable attachment of the upper layers and these corrugated layers 1.2 and 1.3 can adjust the spaces formed by them in the manner described above variable to the actual amount of water available.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show a particular embodiment of the cleaning device, in particular an upper layer 1.2.
  • This layer 1.2 has above the connecting element 2 to a breakthrough in which the sheet of the sheet is like a blade or tongue bent so far down that it is at a progressive filling of the lower gap, due to the tilting movement, water from the surface of the bottom layer 1.1 absorbs and initiates in the upper space.
  • the situation of filling in which the middle layer 1.2 is aligned substantially parallel to the lower layer 1.1 and just the water begins to flow into the space between the middle and upper layer 1.2 and 1.3, shows 1.2 and 1.3, the figure 10 shows. In this way, a successive filling of the individual spaces with occurring rainwater is possible.
  • FIG. 9 also shows the optimum attachment region of the connecting elements in the case of pivotally movable layers. If the connecting elements are arranged in the region 9 below the upper eighth and above half of the length, or above the center of gravity, of the pivoting layers, this does not cause the entire weight of the layers to be lifted by the water in the interstices and a better filling of the interstices is achieved.
  • FIG. 14 shows a special embodiment of the cleaning device.
  • This device shows a combination of a lower layer 1.1, which is adapted with respect to its contour to a corrugated roof panel 5, wherein at this lower position 1.1 are fastened via connecting elements 2 a plurality of flat layers 1.x pivotally.
  • the connecting elements according to the invention can be produced on the one hand as independent elements and connected in the first manufacturing process with the lower layer, on the other hand, it is also advantageous, the connecting elements in the production of the lower layer itself by a punching operation of the material of the situation cut out. Preferably, one side remains connected to this layer, so that no separate assembly with the lower layer is more necessary.
  • the cleaning devices illustrated in this document are only selected examples, with simple geometrical shapes being chosen for ease of illustration. This concerns on the one hand the surface on which the cleaning devices rest, as well as the structure and shape of the spacer elements, which of course can be executed differently by appropriately trained punching tool, a variety of forms can be used. In this case, it is usually advantageous if at least the lower layer in each case adapts to the shape of the covered surface, in particular of the underlying brick, although it can also be partially advantageous here if spacers are used with respect to the underlying surface to be cleaned.
  • the configuration of the spacers themselves, if they are formed from the individual layers themselves, can be particularly favorable if they lead to large additional surfaces and at the same time produce as little heat transfer as possible to the next layer to be kept apart.
  • the embodiments of the figures shown are suitable to be produced by relatively flexible films, in particular copper foils, since in particular films are suitable by forming a surface structure with elevations or nubs despite their Flexibility to keep a distance between the layers, without a rigidity would be necessary. With regard to the use of such films, it is then also possible to make individual blanks on site and thus adapt easily to the specifics of each roof.
  • FIGS. 11a to 11d show cross sections through possible contours of the cleaning device.
  • the contour of FIG. 11a corresponds to a Frankfurter pan
  • the contour of FIG. 11b can be used, for example, for use on a Welleternitdach.
  • Figures 11c and 11d illustrate simple, slightly curved or flat contours of a cleaning device as may be used on relatively flat surfaces.
  • Figures 12a and 12b show two exemplary outlines of a roof cleaning device seen from above, with Figures 13a to 13c show longitudinal cross-sectional views of the firing direction through the contour of cleaning devices, such as those used in the ridge area.
  • FIG. 14 shows a 3D illustration of a further variant of the cleaning device according to the invention.
  • This cleaning device consists of three flat pivotally mounted layers 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, which are mounted on a wavy roof surface. The attachment to the corrugated roof panel 5 and the simultaneously pivotal mounting of the layers is indicated by the two crosses.
  • the cleaning device may be stamped from a flat copper material, it being understood that punching means all manufacturing processes covered by this term - see this example, DIN 9870 or "The tool”, 1997, ISBN 3-8085-1202-4, especially Chapter 1 "stamping".
  • a cleaning device is disclosed by the illustrated invention, which is suitable due to the particularly favorable moisture storage and at the same time strong enlargement of the reaction surface under various climatic conditions to effect the cleaning of surfaces exposed to the weather.
  • cleaning devices can not serve exclusively for cleaning roofs, but also clean other exposed to the weather surfaces, for example, this may be solar systems, glass fronts, glass roofs or building facades.

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Additional layers (1.2-1.n) have a moveable connection with the lower layer (1.1). The layers are made from diverse materials with various textures and optional perforations.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Reinigungsvorrichtung zum Aufbringen auf eine dem Wetter ausgesetzte Oberfläche, insbesondere ein Dach, eine Dachoberfläche, eine Solaranlagenoberfläche oder eine Fassade, wobei die Reinigungsvorrichtung Reaktionsflächen aufweist, die lagenweise angeordnet sind und eine metallische, vorzugsweise kupferhaltige, Oberfläche aufweisen, welche in Verbindung mit Wasser reinigende, vorzugsweise fungizide und/oder bakterizide, Verbindungen erzeugen, die in Wasser gelöst das Dach zumindest teilweise benetzen können, wobei mindestens eine erste unten angeordnete Lage und mindestens eine darüber angeordnete weiter Lage vorgesehen sind, wobei die Lagen über Verbindungselemente untereinander verbunden sind.The invention relates to a cleaning device for application to a surface exposed to the weather, in particular a roof, a roof surface, a solar system surface or a facade, wherein the cleaning device has reaction surfaces which are arranged in layers and have a metallic, preferably copper-containing, surface which in combination produce water-purifying, preferably fungicidal and / or bactericidal compounds that can dissolve the water in the roof, at least partially wetting, wherein at least one first bottom layer and at least one layer disposed above are provided, the layers are interconnected via connecting elements ,

Reinigungsvorrichtungen für Dächer und damit für dem Wetter ausgesetzte Oberflächen sind allgemein bekannt. Insbesondere wird auf die Patentschrift DE 100 58 855 C1 hingewiesen. Diese Patentschrift beschreibt ein Dachfirstelement aus Kupfer, welches parallel zu den Seitenflächen ein Feuchtigkeit führendes Kapillarblech aufweist, welches eine Kapillarspalte erzeugen soll und damit Wasser, welches in einer unten angeordneten Blechaufkantung sich sammelt, mit Hilfe einer Kapillarwirkung zwischen den eng aneinander liegenden, den Kapillarspalt bildenden Wänden nach oben gesaugt werden soll.Roof cleaning devices and surfaces exposed to the weather are well known. In particular, attention is drawn to the patent DE 100 58 855 C1. This patent describes a Dachfirstelement made of copper, which parallel to the side surfaces of a moisture-carrying Kapillarblech, which is to produce a capillary and thus water, which collects in a arranged below Blechaufkantung, using a capillary action between the close-fitting, the capillary gap forming Walls to be sucked up.

Das Problem dieser Vorrichtung besteht darin, dass zur Ausbildung eines solchen Kapillarspaltes eine sehr genaue Fertigung vorliegen muss, um die Kapillarwirkung über eine größere Region etwa gleich zu halten, wobei jedoch die Kapillarwirkung zwar dafür sorgt, dass etwas Wasser zwischen die Spalte eingesogen wird, jedoch ist ein Durchfluss des Wassers durch die Kapillarspalte nicht möglich, da aufgrund der Oberflächenspannung ein Zufuhrwiderstand für das durchfließende Wasser entsteht, so dass nur ein ungenügender Wasseraustausch zwischen den Kapillarspalten und der Umgebung entsteht, wodurch möglicherweise gebildete Substanzen innerhalb des Kapillarspaltes nicht ausreichend nach außen treten können. Im Übrigen haben praktische Versuche mit derartigen eng aneinander angeordneten Kapillarspalten ergeben, dass nur eine ungenügende Verwitterung der Materialoberflächen entsteht, wodurch die Ausbildung von reinigenden Substanzen letztendlich verhindert wird.The problem with this device is that to form such a capillary gap, a very accurate manufacturing in order to keep the capillary action approximately the same over a larger region, although the capillary action causes some water to be drawn in between the gaps, however, a flow of the water through the capillary gaps is not possible because of a surface resistance due to a feed resistance is formed for the water flowing through, so that only an insufficient exchange of water between the capillary gaps and the environment is formed, whereby possibly formed substances within the Kapillarspaltes can not escape sufficiently to the outside. Incidentally, practical experiments with capillary gaps arranged close to one another have shown that only insufficient weathering of the material surfaces occurs, as a result of which the formation of cleaning substances is ultimately prevented.

Weiterhin wird auf die nicht vorveröffentlichte Patentanmeldung EP-A-1389659 des Anmelders hingewiesen, deren Anmeldetag vor dem Prioritätstag der vorliegenden Anmeldung liegt und somit als Stand der Technik gemäß Artikel 54(3) EPÜ gilt. Diese Schrift beschreibt eine Reinigungsvorrichtung zum Aufbringen auf eine dem Wetter ausgesetzte Oberfläche oder ein Dach mit einer Vielzahl von Reaktionsflächen, bestehend aus einer metallischen, vorzugsweise kupferhaltigen, Oberfläche, welche in Verbindung mit Wasser reinigende, vorzugsweise fungizide und/oder bakterizide, Verbindungen erzeugt, die in Wasser gelöst das Dach zumindest teilweise benetzen können, wobei mindestens eine zumindest teilweise metallische Lage, mindestens eine auf der zu reinigenden Oberfläche angeordnete zumindest teilweise metallische Lage und mindestens eine zumindest teilweise metallische Zwischenlage vorgesehen sind, wobei zumindest zwei Lagen zumindest über einen Teilbereich ihrer Fläche durch Abstandshalter derart voneinander getrennt sind, dass zwischen den Lagen Räume gebildet werden, in welche natürliche Feuchte eindringen kann.Attention is also drawn to the applicant's non-prepublished patent application EP-A-1389659, the filing date of which lies before the priority date of the present application and is therefore considered to be state of the art under Article 54 (3) EPC. This document describes a cleaning device for application to a surface exposed to the weather or a roof with a plurality of reaction surfaces, consisting of a metallic, preferably copper-containing, surface, which in combination with water-cleaning, preferably fungicidal and / or bactericidal compounds produced, the dissolved in water, the roof can at least partially wet, wherein at least one at least partially metallic layer, at least one arranged on the surface to be cleaned at least partially metallic layer and at least one at least partially metallic intermediate layer are provided, wherein at least two layers at least over a portion of their area are separated from each other by spacers such that spaces between the layers be formed, in which natural moisture can penetrate.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Reinigungsvorrichtung zum Aufbringen auf eine dem Wetter ausgesetzte Oberfläche oder ein Dach zu finden, welche eine weiter verbesserte Wirkung bei der Oberflächenreinigung aufweist.It is an object of the invention to find a cleaning device for application to a surface exposed to the weather or a roof, which has a further improved surface cleaning effect.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruches gelöst, vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen und der weiteren Beschreibung angegeben.The object is solved by the features of the independent claim, advantageous embodiments are given in the dependent claims and the further description.

Der Erfinder hat erkannt, dass es zur Verbesserung der selbstreinigenden Wirkung von Reinigungsvorrichtungen zum Aufbringen auf eine dem Wetter ausgesetzte Oberfläche wesentlich ist, eine optimale Kombination zwischen der aufgefangenen und gespeicherten Feuchte und der zur Verfügung gestellten Reaktionsfläche des Metalls, insbesondere des Kupfers, notwendig ist, wobei zusätzlich dafür Sorge zu tragen ist, dass auch eine ausreichende Abflussmöglichkeit der zwischenzeitlich gespeicherten Flüssigkeit notwendig ist, sobald eine neue Wasserzufuhr, also neuer Regen, auftritt. Dies ist dann möglich, wenn mehrere Lagen - mindestens zwei - mit metallischer Oberfläche bestehen, zwischen denen ein Wasserreservoir entstehen kann. Erfindungsgemäß wird hierbei eine besonders gute Speicherung, sowohl bezüglich der Menge, bezüglich der Dauer und auch bezüglich der während der Speicherung genutzten Oberflächengröße, erreicht, indem die einzelnen Lagen zumindest weitgehend selbständig veränderliche Abstände untereinander aufweisen. Hierdurch wird eine besonders hohe Speicherkapazität für auftreffendes Wasser erreicht, denn durch das Wasser, das in die durch die Lagen gebildeten Zwischenräume eindringt, können sich die Abstände der einzelnen Lagen untereinander aufgrund der Kohäsionseigenschaften des Wassers und der Adhäsionseigenschaften des Wassers zum Material der Lagen je nach auftretendem Kräfteverhältnis (Oberflächenspannung zu Gewichtskraft der Lagen) verändern und auch an die Menge des zur Verfügung stehenden Wasservolumens anpassen.The inventor has recognized that it is essential for improving the self-cleaning effect of cleaning devices for application to a surface exposed to the weather, an optimal combination between the collected and stored moisture and the provided reaction surface of the metal, in particular the copper, is necessary in addition, care must be taken to ensure that a sufficient drainage possibility of the intermediate stored liquid is necessary as soon as a new water supply, ie new rain, occurs. This is possible if several layers - at least two - exist with a metallic surface, between which a water reservoir can arise. According to the invention a particularly good storage, both in terms of quantity, in terms of duration and also with respect to the used during storage surface size, achieved by the individual layers have at least largely independently variable distances between them. As a result, a particularly high storage capacity for impinging water is achieved, because by the water that penetrates into the gaps formed by the layers, The distances between the individual layers can change due to the cohesion properties of the water and the adhesion properties of the water to the material of the layers depending on the ratio of forces occurring (surface tension to weight of the layers) and also adapt to the amount of available water volume.

Diese Volumenanpassung kann beispielsweise durch eine Schwenkbewegung der Lagen um eine Achse, also durch eine Auffächerung entstehen oder es können auch die Lagen parallel durch eindringendes Wasser auseinander bewegt werden.This volume adaptation can be caused, for example, by a pivoting movement of the layers about an axis, that is to say by a fanning out, or the layers can also be moved apart in parallel by penetrating water.

Bei einer Ausführung der Vorrichtung mit mehr Lagen ist es auch vorteilhaft, dass die Ausgestaltung der Reinigungsvorrichtung, insbesondere der Kammern, in denen die Feuchtigkeit zurückgehalten wird, so gestaltet sein kann, dass die außen auftreffende Sonnenstrahlung die Innenkammern nicht zu sehr erwärmt, um ein frühzeitiges Verdunsten der Feuchtigkeit aus den Kammern zu vermeiden. Anzumerken ist allerdings, dass auch Vorrichtungen mit nur zwei Lagen zum Bereich der Erfindung gehören.In an embodiment of the device with more layers, it is also advantageous that the configuration of the cleaning device, in particular of the chambers, in which the moisture is retained, can be designed so that the solar radiation impinging on the outside does not heat the inner chambers too much in order to prevent premature failure Avoid evaporation of moisture from the chambers. It should be noted, however, that even devices with only two layers are within the scope of the invention.

Neben dem vorteilhaft ausreichenden Wasserdurchfluss kann bei der erfindungsgemäß gestalteten Vorrichtung auch gewährleistet werden, dass die Oberflächen oder auch Reaktionsflächen ausreichend mit Luft in Berührung kommen, um eine genügende Verwitterung der Oberfläche zu erzeugen. Beständig zu geringe Abstände zwischen den Lagen sind insofern ungünstig, als dort keine ausreichenden Verwitterungserscheinungen auftreten. Es sollten Abstände gewählt werden, die nach vertretbarer Zeit, eine ausreichende Verwitterung der Oberflächen aufweisen lassen.In addition to the advantageous sufficient water flow can also be ensured in the inventively designed device that the surfaces or reaction surfaces sufficiently come into contact with air in order to produce a sufficient weathering of the surface. Resistant too short distances between the layers are unfavorable, as there are no sufficient weathering phenomena. Distances should be selected which, after a reasonable period of time, allow sufficient weathering of the surfaces.

Demgemäß schlägt der Erfinder vor, die an sich bekannte Reinigungsvorrichtung zum Aufbringen auf eine dem Wetter ausgesetzte Oberfläche, insbesondere ein Dach, eine Dachoberfläche, eine Solaranlagenoberfläche oder eine Fassade, wobei die Reinigungsvorrichtung Reaktionsflächen aufweist, die lagenweise angeordnet sind und eine metallische, vorzugsweise kupferhaltige, Oberflächen aufweisen, welche in Verbindung mit Wasser reinigende, vorzugsweise fungizide und/oder bakterizide, Verbindungen erzeugen, die in Wasser gelöst das Dach zumindest teilweise benetzen können, wobei mindestens eine erste unten angeordnete Lage und mindestens eine darüber angeordnete weitere Lage vorgesehen sind, wobei die Lagen über Verbindungselemente untereinander verbunden sind und natürliche Feuchte zwischen die Lagen eindringen und wieder ausgespült werden kann. Erfindungsgemäß wird vorgeschlagen, dass die mindestens eine weitere Lage beweglich mit der unteren Lage verbunden ist.Accordingly, the inventor proposes the known cleaning device for application to a surface exposed to the weather, in particular a roof, a roof surface, a solar system surface or a facade, wherein the cleaning device has reaction surfaces which are arranged in layers and a metallic, preferably copper-containing, Having surfaces which in combination with water purifying, preferably fungicidal and / or bactericidal compounds produce dissolved in water can at least partially wet the roof, wherein at least one first lower layer arranged and at least one further layer disposed above are provided, said Layers are interconnected via connecting elements and natural moisture can penetrate between the layers and be rinsed out again. According to the invention it is proposed that the at least one further layer is movably connected to the lower layer.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann das auftretende Wasser die einzelnen Lagen je nach vorhandener Wassermenge mehr oder minder weit voneinander trennen und den unterschiedlich großen Zwischenraum mit der zur Verfügung stehenden Reaktionsfläche optimal nutzen. Vorteilhaft ist auch, dass die in diesen Zwischenräumen - auch als Kammern bezeichnet - gespeicherte Feuchtigkeit, aufgrund der darüber liegenden Lagen, beispielsweise durch Sonneneinstrahlung relativ wenig erwärmt wird. Damit hat die gespeicherte Feuchte ausreichend Zeit, mit der metallischen Oberfläche zu reagieren und die für die reinigende Wirkung notwendige Substanzen aus der metallischen Oberfläche, die die Reaktionsfläche bildet, herauszulösen. Außerdem ist durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung gewährleistet, dass bei neu auftretendem Wasser eine möglichst ungehinderte Durchspülung dieser Kammern erfolgt, so dass die dort gebildeten Substanzen ungehindert nach außen geschwemmt werden können und auf der zu reinigenden Oberfläche ihre Wirkung entfalten können.As a result of this configuration, the water occurring can separate the individual layers more or less far from each other depending on the amount of water present and optimally use the different sized intermediate space with the available reaction surface. It is also advantageous that the moisture stored in these intermediate spaces - also referred to as chambers - is heated relatively little, for example due to solar radiation, due to the overlying layers. Thus, the stored moisture has sufficient time to react with the metallic surface and remove the substances necessary for the cleaning effect from the metallic surface which forms the reaction surface. In addition, it is ensured by the inventive design that at newly occurring water as unimpeded flushing of these chambers takes place, so that the substances formed there can be washed freely to the outside and can unfold their effect on the surface to be cleaned.

Obwohl es nicht unbedingt notwendig ist, kann es doch sehr vorteilhaft sein, zumindest die eine Lage mit einer Vielzahl von Durchbrüchen oder Öffnungen zu versehen. Im Fall von Öffnungen in der unteren Lage ermöglicht dies, auch die Unterseite der unteren Lage als Reaktionsfläche mit zu verwenden. Im Fall von Öffnungen in einer oder mehreren oberen Lagen kann auch auf der Oberfläche der Reinigungsvorrichtung auftreffender Regen relativ ungehindert an die Unterseite der jeweiligen Lage durchdringen. Entsprechend kann nicht nur die äußere Lage sondern auch die darunter angeordneten Zwischenlagen und gegebenenfalls sogar die untere Lage mit Öffnungen versehen sein, um auch dort eine Durchlässigkeit zu erzeugen, wobei die Durchbrüche jedoch ausreichend klein sein sollten um ein zu leichtes Durchschießen von Flüssigkeit zu verhindern. Es muss also ein Kompromiss zwischen Speicherwirkung und Behinderung des Durchflusses von Flüssigkeit erreicht werden. Gleichzeitig sollte aber auch die zwischenraumvergrößernde Wirkung des Wassers durch die Oberflächenspannung berücksichtigt werden. Optimale Ergebnisse lassen sich durch entsprechende Versuche ermitteln.Although not absolutely necessary, it can be very beneficial to provide at least one layer with a plurality of apertures or apertures. In the case of openings in the lower layer, this also makes it possible to use the underside of the lower layer as the reaction surface. In the case of openings in one or more upper layers, rainfall incident on the surface of the cleaning device can penetrate relatively unhindered to the underside of the respective layer. Accordingly, not only the outer layer but also the underlying layers and possibly even the lower layer may be provided with openings in order to produce a permeability there, but the openings should be sufficiently small to prevent too easy a shooting through of liquid. So there must be a compromise between storage effect and obstruction of the flow of liquid can be achieved. At the same time, however, the interspace-enlarging effect of the water due to the surface tension should also be taken into account. Optimal results can be determined by appropriate tests.

Zur Vergrößerung der effektiv wirksamen Oberfläche können einzelne, mehrere oder alle Lagen Erhebungen und/oder Vertiefungen aufweisen.To increase the effectively effective surface, individual, several or all layers may have elevations and / or depressions.

Werden die Verbindungselemente zwischen den einzelnen Lagen in einer Linie angeordnet, so kann sich eine Art Scharnierwirkung ergeben und die Lagen können gegeneinander um diese Linie verschwenkt werden. Werden mehrere versetzte Linien gebildet, so kann die Schwenkbewegung nur bedingt erfolgen.If the connecting elements between the individual layers are arranged in a line, then a kind of hinge action can result and the layers can move around one another Line to be pivoted. If several staggered lines are formed, the pivoting movement can only be limited.

Werden außerdem im Bereich der Verbindungselemente, vorzugsweise an den Verbindungselementen, Abstandselemente angebracht, welche einen Abstand der Lagen zumindest im Bereich der Abstandselemente bewirken, so kann bei linienförmiger Anbringung der Verbindungselemente erreicht werden, dass die Lagen ohne Wasser konisch zulaufen, während bei zunehmender Wasserfüllung eine Auffächerung entsteht. Hierbei passt sich das Volumen der Zwischenräume zwischen den Kammern weitgehend der vorhandenen Wassermenge an.If spacer elements are additionally provided in the region of the connecting elements, preferably on the connecting elements, which effect a spacing of the layers at least in the region of the spacer elements, then the connecting elements can be achieved with line-shaped attachment that the layers taper without water, while with increasing water filling a Fanning arises. Here, the volume of the spaces between the chambers largely adapts to the amount of water available.

Werden die Verbindungselemente und gegebenenfalls die Abstandselemente ausschließlich oberhalb des Schwerpunktes der Lagen, vorzugsweise im 2. Viertel von oben, angeordnet, so kann die Kraft, die zum Verschwenken und Auffächern der Lagen notwendig ist, relativ klein gehalten werden, so dass eine besonders gute Speicherung von Wasser möglich ist und die auftretenden Ko- und Adhäsionskräfte problemlos gegen die dann zu überwindenden Kräfte aufkommen. Grundsätzlich ist es allerdings auch möglich, kleine Federelemente einzusetzen, die der Schwerkraft entgegenwirken und damit dem Wasser eine leichtere Einflussmöglichkeit zur Vergrößerung des Lagenzwischenraumes eröffnen.If the connecting elements and optionally the spacer elements are arranged exclusively above the center of gravity of the layers, preferably in the second quarter from above, then the force necessary for pivoting and fanning the layers can be kept relatively small, so that particularly good storage is possible of water is possible and the cohesive and Adhäsionskräfte occur easily against the then to be overcome forces. In principle, however, it is also possible to use small spring elements, which counteract the force of gravity and thus open up a lighter influence possibility for the water to increase the inter-layer space.

Vorteilhaft können die Abstandshalter einen Teil einer verformten Lage darstellen und vorzugsweise durch ein Stanzwerkzeug, vorzugsweise beim Herstellungsvorgang der jeweiligen Lage in einem Herstellungsschritt, hergestellt werden.Advantageously, the spacers can form part of a deformed layer and are preferably produced by a punching tool, preferably during the production process of the respective layer in a production step.

Erfindungsgemäß kann weiterhin mindestens eine der Lagen aus Lochblech oder Streckgitter bestehen. Auch eine Ausführung mit mindestens einer Lage oder allen Lagen aus glattem Blech ist möglich.According to the invention, furthermore, at least one of the layers may consist of perforated metal sheet or expanded metal mesh. A version with at least one layer or all layers of smooth sheet metal is possible.

Die beschriebene Reinigungsvorrichtung kann an jedem Ort eines Daches, insbesondere auf dem Dachfirst, Ortgang oder in der Dachfläche angebracht werden. Bezüglich der Anbringung am Dachfirst, vorzugsweise als sogenannter Kupferfirst, kann die untere Lage als gewölbte Kupferfirstplatte mit beidseits angeordneten beweglichen weiteren Lagen ausgebildet werden.The cleaning device described can be attached to any location of a roof, in particular on the roof ridge, verge or in the roof area. With regard to the attachment to the roof ridge, preferably as a so-called copper ridge, the lower layer can be formed as a curved Kupferfirstplatte arranged on both sides movable further layers.

Wird die Reinigungsvorrichtung in der Fläche verwendet, so kann zumindest die untere Lage bezüglich ihrer Kontur und/oder Oberfläche an bekannte Dachplatten und Dachziegel angepasst werden. Es ist in diesem Zusammenhang besonders darauf hinzuweisen, dass zwar in einer Ausgestaltungsform alle Lagen der Dachziegelform angepasst werden können, jedoch eine weitere Variante der Erfindung es vorsieht, nur die untere(n) Lage(n) in der Dachplatten- oder Dachziegelform, als z.B. gewellt, auszugestalten und mindestens zwei oben liegende Lagen weitgehend eben auszuführen. Vorteilhaft können die Lagen auch der 3-dimensionalen Oberflächenform von Dachabschnitten und/oder Solaranlagen angepasst sein. Dabei können die Lagen beispielhaft sowohl in Längsrichtung als auch in Querrichtung zumindest teilweise gekrümmt ausgebildet sein.If the cleaning device is used in the surface, then at least the lower layer can be adapted with respect to its contour and / or surface to known roof tiles and roof tiles. It is to be particularly noted in this connection that although in one embodiment all layers of the roof tile mold can be adapted, yet a further variant of the invention envisages only the lower layer (s) in the roof tile or roof tile form, e.g. wavy, to design and at least two top layers largely flat. Advantageously, the layers can also be adapted to the 3-dimensional surface shape of roof sections and / or solar systems. In this case, the layers may be formed, for example, both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction at least partially curved.

Bezüglich der möglichen Formen von Dachplatten, Dachziegeln oder sonstigen Dachabdeckungen oder Oberflächen wird beispielhaft auf die Internetseiten www.braas.de oder www.creaton.de hingewiesen. Insbesondere ist auch anzumerken, dass die Dachreinigungsvorrichtung der genannten Art ebenso auf Reetdächern oder Dächern, die mit Schiefer, Dachpappe, Welleternitplatten oder ähnlichem gedeckt sind, verwendet werden können, wobei insbesondere auch eine Anwendung für Solaranlagen oder sonstigen Glas- oder Kunststoffbedachungen möglich ist.With regard to the possible shapes of roof tiles, roof tiles or other roof coverings or surfaces, the website www.braas.de or www.creaton.de will be used as an example. In particular, it should also be noted that the roof cleaning device of the type mentioned can also be used on thatched roofs or roofs that are covered with slate, roofing felt, Welleternitplatten or the like, in particular, an application for solar systems or other glass or Kunststoffbedachungen is possible.

Eine weitere Verbesserung der Effektivität der Reinigungsvorrichtung kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass in den von den Lagen gebildeten Zwischenräumen Kupfermaterial mit stark vergrößerter Oberfläche, vorzugsweise ein Geflecht und/oder Gewölle und/oder Fasern aus Kupfer und/oder Sinterstücke, angeordnet sind. Durch die Verwendung derartiger oberflächenvergrößernder Mittel wird die zur Verfügung gestellte Reaktionsfläche stark erweitert, so dass eine größere Effektivität der Reinigungsvorrichtung möglich ist.A further improvement in the effectiveness of the cleaning device can be achieved by arranging in the intermediate spaces formed by the layers copper material with a greatly enlarged surface area, preferably a mesh and / or casts and / or fibers of copper and / or sintered pieces. By using such surface enlarging agent, the provided reaction surface is greatly expanded, so that a greater effectiveness of the cleaning device is possible.

Zum besseren seitlichen Abschluss der Zwischenräume kann es vorteilhaft sein, mindestens eine Lage mit einer seitlichen Auf- oder Abkantung zu versehen. Außerdem kann eine solche Aufkantung auch an dem in Wasserlaufrichtung unteren Ende der Lage(n) (Ablaufende) angebracht werden.For a better lateral conclusion of the gaps, it may be advantageous to provide at least one layer with a lateral up or fold. In addition, such an upstand can also be attached to the lower end of the layer (s) (drain end) in the water flow direction.

Die Reinigungsvorrichtung kann weiterhin eine untere Lage aufweisen, die als Klemmvorrichtung zum Festklemmen der Vorrichtung, vorzugsweise am Dachziegel oder Dachplatte, ausgebildet ist.The cleaning device may further comprise a lower layer, which is designed as a clamping device for clamping the device, preferably on the roof tile or roof tile.

Eine zusätzliche Vergrößerung der Reaktionsfläche der Reinigungsvorrichtung kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass in mindestens einem von den Lagen gebildeten Zwischenräumen Kupfermaterial mit stark vergrößerter Oberfläche, vorzugsweise Geflecht und/oder Gewölle und/oder Fasern aus Kupfer und/oder Sinterstücke, angeordnet werden. Es kann aber auch in mindestens einem Zwischenraum eine saugfähige Zwischenlage, vorzugsweise ein Vlies und/oder Geflecht und/oder Gewölle und/oder Fasern, angeordnet sein.An additional enlargement of the reaction surface of the cleaning device can be achieved in that in at least one of the layers formed by the layers copper material with a greatly enlarged surface, preferably braid and / or shells and / or fibers of copper and / or sintered pieces are arranged. However, an absorbent intermediate layer, preferably a fleece and / or braid and / or casings and / or fibers, can also be arranged in at least one intermediate space.

Weiterhin können die oberen Lagen in Richtung der Dachneigung kürzer ausgebildet sind als die untere Lage. Hierdurch kann die untere Lage zwischen Ziegellagen eingeschoben und verhakt werden, so dass ein sicherer Sitz der unteren Lage gewährleistet ist und trotzdem die oberen Lagen beweglich bleiben.Furthermore, the upper layers can be made shorter in the direction of the roof pitch than the lower layer. In this way, the lower layer between brick layers can be inserted and hooked, so that a secure fit of the lower layer is guaranteed and still the upper layers remain movable.

Es ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass auch erfindungsgemäße Ausbildungen der Reinigungsvorrichtung möglich sind, welche aus zwei oder mehreren bezüglich ihres Abstandes fest verbundenen und weiteren darüber oder dazwischen angeordneten beweglichen Lagen bestehen.It should be noted that embodiments of the cleaning device according to the invention are also possible, which consist of two or more fixedly connected with respect to their distance and further above or in between arranged movable layers.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtung kann zumindest die untere Lage Befestigungselemente und/oder Befestigungsklammern aufweisen, mit der sie auf der zu reinigenden Oberfläche befestigt werden kann. Die Befestigungsklammern und/oder Befestigungselemente können zumindest teilweise aus Kunststoff bestehen und in eine der Lagen, vorzugsweise die untere Lage, eingeclipst sein.According to a further embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention, at least the lower layer may have fastening elements and / or fastening clips with which it can be fastened on the surface to be cleaned. The fastening clips and / or fastening elements may at least partially consist of plastic and be clipped into one of the layers, preferably the lower layer.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Reinigungsvorrichtung kann vorgesehen werden, die oberen beweglichen Lagen oberhalb der Verbindungselemente mit schaufelartig und nach unten durchgedrückten Ausbuchtungen mit entgegen der Wasserlaufrichtung ausgerichteten Öffnungen zu versehen. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung wirken diese Ausbuchtungen wie Wasserleitbleche, die, wenn durch Wassereintritt in den Zwischenraum eine Schwenkbewegung des unteren Teils der Lage nach oben ausgeführt wird, ab einem vorgegeben Füllungsgrad Wasser in den darüber befindlichen Zwischenraum ableiten.In a further embodiment of the cleaning device can be provided to provide the upper movable layers above the connecting elements with shovel-like and down-pressed bulges with counter to the water flow direction aligned openings. In this embodiment, these bulges act as water deflectors, which, when a pivoting movement of the lower part of the layer is carried upward by water entering the gap, derived from a predetermined degree of filling water in the space above it.

Ergänzend wird darauf hingewiesen, dass mindestens eine Lage auch aus einer Folie bestehen kann und dass mindestens eine Lage, vorzugsweise allen Lagen, durch Stanzen, insbesondere durch Rollwalzen, Erhebungen und Vertiefungen eingeprägt werden können. Insbesondere kann eine Vielzahl solch dünner übereinander angeordneter Lagen durch ein- oder mehrfache Faltung erzeugt werden.In addition, it should be noted that at least one layer can also consist of a film and that at least one layer, preferably all layers, can be stamped by punching, in particular by rolling rollers, elevations and depressions. In particular, a plurality of such thin layers arranged one above the other can be produced by single or multiple folding.

Es wird auch darauf hingewiesen, dass es auch im Rahmen der Erfindung liegt, wenn lediglich eine einzige Lage schwenkbeweglich ausgeführt wird.It is also pointed out that it is also within the scope of the invention if only a single layer is designed to be pivotable.

Zusätzliche Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen und durch die Patentansprüche.Additional features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings and the claims.

Die Erfindung soll nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert werden. Es stellen im Einzelnen dar:

Figur 1:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen Lagen für einen Dachfirstziegel mit und ohne Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 2:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen Lagen für einen Flächenziegel mit und ohne Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 3:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit parallel abstandsveränderlichen Lagen für einen Flächenziegel ohne Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 4:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit parallel abstandsveränderlichen Lagen für einen Flächenziegel mit Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 5:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen Lagen mit Ein- und Ausbuchtungen für einen Flächenziegel ohne Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 6:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen Lagen mit Ein- und Ausbuchtungen für einen Flächenziegel mit Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 7:
3D-Darstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen Lagen für einen Dachfirstziegel;
Figur 8:
3D-Darstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen Lagen für einen gewellten Dachflächenziegel;
Figur 9:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen flachen Lagen für einen Flächenziegel mit Überfließdurchbruch ohne Zwischenraumwasser;
Figur 10:
Schnittdarstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit schwenkbeweglichen flachen Lagen für einen Flächenziegel mit Überfließdurchbruch mit Zwischenraumwasser im unteren Zwischenraum;
Figur 11a-d:
verschiedene Konturen der Reinigungsvorrichtung im Querschnitt (=Schnitt in Firstrichtung);
Figur 12a-b:
Aufsicht auf die Kontur erfindungsgemäßer Reinigungsvorrichtungen;
Figur 13a-c:
unterschiedliche Konturen einer Reinigungsvorrichtung für einen Dachfirst im Längsschnitt;
Figur 14:
3D-Darstellung einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit gewellter unterer Lage und schwenkbeweglichen flachen Lagen für einen gewellten Dachflächenziegel.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. They show in detail:
FIG. 1:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with pivoting layers for a roof ridge tile with and without intermediate water;
FIG. 2:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with pivoting layers for a surface tile with and without intermediate water;
FIG. 3:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with parallel spaced layers for a surface tile without intermediate water;
FIG. 4:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with parallel spaced layers for a surface tile with interstitial water;
FIG. 5:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with pivoting layers with indentations and bulges for a surface tile without intermediate water;
FIG. 6:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with pivoting layers with indentations and bulges for a surface tile with interstitial water;
FIG. 7:
3D illustration of a cleaning device with pivoting layers for a roof ridge tile;
FIG. 8:
3D illustration of a cleaning device with pivoting layers for a corrugated roof tile;
FIG. 9:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with pivoting flat layers for a surface tile with overflow breakthrough without intermediate water;
FIG. 10:
Sectional view of a cleaning device with pivoting flat layers for a surface tile with overflow breakthrough with intermediate water in the lower space;
FIG. 11a-d:
different contours of the cleaning device in cross section (= cut in Firstrichtung);
FIGS. 12a-b:
Top view of the contour of inventive cleaning devices;
FIGS. 13a-c:
different contours of a cleaning device for a roof ridge in longitudinal section;
FIG. 14:
3D illustration of a corrugated lower layer cleaning device with pivotable flat layers for a corrugated roof tile.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung aus Kupferblech zum Auflegen auf einen Dachfirstziegel 5. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung besteht aus insgesamt vier Lagen 1.1 - 1.4, die den Dachfirstziegel 5 auf der Oberseite weitgehend umfassen, wobei die untere Lage 1.1 sich über beide Seiten des Dachfirstziegels erstreckt. Auf beiden Seiten der unteren Lage 1.1 sind schwenkbeweglich je drei weitere Lagen 1.2-1.4 angebracht. Die Anbringung an der unteren Lage 1.1 erfolgt durch Verbindungselemente 2, die mit Abstandselementen 4.x kombiniert sind. Hierdurch entstehen je Seite insgesamt drei Zwischenräume 7.x zwischen den Lagen, in denen Wasser gespeichert werden kann.The cleaning device consists of a total of four layers 1.1 - 1.4, which largely comprise the roof ridge tile 5 on the top, the lower layer 1.1 extends over both sides of the Dachfirstziegels. On both sides of the lower layer 1.1 are pivotally mounted three more layers 1.2-1.4. The attachment to the lower layer 1.1 is effected by connecting elements 2, which are combined with spacers 4.x. This results in each page three spaces in total 7.x between the layers in which water can be stored.

Die linke Seite der Darstellung zeigt die Zwischenräume 7.x ohne eingelagertes Wasser, so dass die Lagen mit ihren Enden fächerförmig aneinander stoßen. Wenn Regen fällt oder auf sonstige Weise Feuchte auf der Reinigungsvorrichtung entsteht, kann diese in die Zwischenräume 7.x eindringen. Hierbei werden, bedingt durch die Oberflächenspannung des Wassers und die Haftwirkung des Wassers an den Oberflächen der Lagen, die Lagen auseinander gezogen und es entstehen relativ große Zwischenräume, in denen das Wasser gespeichert wird ohne auszufließen. Durch die Variabilität des Speichervolumens wird gleichzeitig auch erreicht, dass - im Gegensatz zu einer Kammer mit festen Abmaßen - bei unterschiedlich großer Wassermenge in den Zwischenräumen 7.x jedoch immer eine relativ große Reaktionsfläche mit Feuchtigkeit benetzt ist und damit die gewünschten Reaktionsprodukte in ausreichender Menge entstehen können.The left side of the illustration shows the gaps 7.x without embedded water, so that the layers abut with their ends fan-shaped. If rain falls or other forms of moisture on the cleaning device, this can penetrate into the spaces 7.x. This is due to the surface tension of the water and the adhesion of the water to the surfaces the layers, the layers pulled apart and there are relatively large spaces in which the water is stored without flowing out. Due to the variability of the storage volume is also achieved at the same time - in contrast to a chamber with fixed dimensions - at different levels of water in the interstices 7.x but always a relatively large reaction surface is wetted with moisture and thus produce the desired reaction products in sufficient quantity can.

Es wird ausdrücklich darauf hingewiesen, dass die einzelnen Lagen nicht nur in der dargestellten Form, sondern auch mit einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen versehen sein können und/oder zusätzlich eine Raumstruktur aufweisen können, die gegenüber ihrer Projektionsfläche eine vergrößerte Reaktionsfläche aufweist.It is expressly pointed out that the individual layers may be provided not only in the illustrated form but also with a multiplicity of openings and / or may additionally have a spatial structure which has an enlarged reaction surface in relation to its projection surface.

Die Figur 2 zeigt eine ähnliche Reinigungsvorrichtung 1, jedoch auf einem Flächenziegel 5. Hier liegt die untere Lage 1.1 im wesentlichen fest auf dem Ziegel auf und ist so ausgestaltet, dass sie den Dachfirstziegel 5 umfasst und auch unter den darüber angeordneten nächsten Ziegel greift und damit vom Herunterrutschen gesichert wird. Im freien Bereich der Lage 1.1 sind Befestigungselemente 2 angebracht, die mit Abstandselementen 4.x kombiniert sind. Hierdurch werden die Lagen 1.x oben auf einen vorgesehenen Abstand gehalten, können sich jedoch gegeneinander verschwenken, so dass sie im "leeren" Zustand nach unten hin konisch zusammenlaufen. Diese Situation ist gepunktet dargestellt.2 shows a similar cleaning device 1, but on a surface tile 5. Here, the lower layer 1.1 is substantially fixed on the tile and is designed so that it includes the roof ridge tile 5 and also engages under the next brick arranged above it and thus is secured by slipping. In the free area of the layer 1.1 fasteners 2 are mounted, which are combined with spacers 4.x. As a result, the layers 1.x are held at the top of a designated distance, but can pivot against each other, so that they converge conically in the "empty" state downwards. This situation is shown dotted.

Sobald Wasser in die Zwischenräume 7 der Lagen 1.x eindringt, fächern die Lagen auf und können relativ große Mengen Wasser aufnehmen und speichern. Zusätzlich kann auch die untere Lage zumindest teilweise mit Öffnungen versehen werden, so dass auch der Zwischenraum zwischen Lage 1.1 und Dachplatte 5 mit Wasser gefüllt werden kann und somit die Unterseite der Lage 1.1 als Reaktionsfläche zur Verfügung steht.As soon as water penetrates into the interspaces 7 of the layers 1.x, the layers fan out and can be relatively large quantities Pick up and store water. In addition, the lower layer can be at least partially provided with openings, so that the gap between layer 1.1 and roof plate 5 can be filled with water and thus the bottom of the layer 1.1 is available as a reaction surface available.

In der Figur 2 ist auch dargestellt, dass am unteren Ende der Lagen Abkantungen 8 angebracht wurden. Diese Abkantungen bewirken eine Verkleinerung des Auslaufspaltes, so dass bei gegebener Oberflächenspannung des Wassers insgesamt ein größerer Abstand der Lagen und damit ein größeres Speichervolumen erreicht werden kann.FIG. 2 also shows that bends 8 have been made at the lower end of the layers. These folds cause a reduction of the outlet gap, so that at a given surface tension of the water a total of a greater distance of the layers and thus a larger storage volume can be achieved.

Die Figuren 3 und 4 zeigen ebenfalls Reinigungsvorrichtungen 1, die auf ebenen oder gewellten Dachziegeln 5 angeordnet sind. Grundsätzlich entspricht die Vorrichtung der Figur 2, jedoch ist einerseits eine größere Anzahl von Lagen dargestellt und die Lagen sind zusätzlich in ihrer Oberfläche strukturiert zur Oberflächenvergrößerung ausgebildet. Beispielsweise können hier Noppen 3 in beide Richtungen senkrecht zur Lage durch Stanzvorgänge eingebracht werden.Figures 3 and 4 also show cleaning devices 1, which are arranged on flat or wavy roof tiles 5. Basically, the device corresponds to FIG. 2, but on the one hand a larger number of layers are shown and the layers are additionally structured in their surface to increase the surface area. For example, nubs 3 can be introduced in both directions perpendicular to the position by punching operations.

Ein weiterer Unterschied zur Figur 2 besteht darin, dass auf Abstandselemente im Bereich der Verbindungselemente verzichtet wurde, so dass die Lagen entlang des Verbindungselementes "auf- und abfahren" können. Aufgrund der Noppen 3 wird jedoch ein gewisser Grundabstand zwischen den Lagen beibehalten, so dass vorteilhaft auch ohne Wasser in den Zwischenräumen kein planes aufeinander liegen der Lagen 1.x erfolgt und somit ausreichend Luft für die zur Funktion der Vorrichtung notwendige Verwitterung zur Verfügung steht. Es ist allerdings darauf hinzuweisen, dass es auch im Rahmen der Erfindung liegt, wenn die Lagen ohne eingelagertes Wasser direkt aufeinander liegen.Another difference from FIG. 2 is that spacer elements have been dispensed with in the area of the connecting elements, so that the layers can "move up and down" along the connecting element. Due to the nubs 3, however, a certain basic distance between the layers is maintained, so that advantageously without water in the interstices no plan lie on the layers 1.x and thus there is sufficient air for the necessary function of the device weathering available. It should be noted, however, that it too within the scope of the invention lies when the layers lie directly to each other without stored water.

Die Figur zeigt 4 zeigt die Vorrichtung mit eingelagertem Wasser in den Zwischenräumen 7, wobei die Lagen ihren maximal erreichbaren Abstand untereinander - zumindest im Bereich der Verbindungselemente 2 - erreicht haben. Gestrichelt dargestellt ist auch im unteren Bereich ein weiteres optionales Verbindungselement 2, welches bei Vorhandensein dafür sorgt, dass sich der untere Bereich der Lagen nicht zu weit auffächern kann. Es wird darauf verwiesen, dass auch Kombinationen mit Verbindungselementen mit Abstandselementen und reinen Verbindungselementen zur Begrenzung der maximalen Auffächerung der Lagen möglich sind. Beispielhaft sind hier in den Lagen 1.2 und 1.3 Öffnungen 6 vorgesehen, die ein Wasserübertritt zu den Zwischenräumen 7 ermöglichen.The figure shows 4 shows the device with stored water in the interstices 7, the layers have their maximum achievable distance between them - at least in the region of the connecting elements 2 - have reached. Shown in dashed lines is another optional connecting element 2 in the lower area, which in the presence ensures that the lower region of the layers can not fan out too far. It should be noted that combinations with connecting elements with spacers and pure connecting elements to limit the maximum fanning of the layers are possible. By way of example, here are provided in the layers 1.2 and 1.3 openings 6, which allow water to pass to the interstices 7.

In den Figuren 5 und 6 ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Reinigungsvorrichtung dargestellt, wobei hier abwechselnd ebene und strukturierte Lagen 1.x ohne Wasser (Figur 5) und mit Wasser (Figur 6) in den Zwischenräumen der Lagen 1.x gezeigt sind. Zusätzlich ist in der Darstellung der Figuren 5 und 6 die untere Lage 1.1 mit einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen versehen. Es wird allerdings darauf hingewiesen, dass ebenso die Zwischenlagen 1.2 und 1.3 als auch die oberste Lage 1.4 mit einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen versehen werden kann. Bei der Auswahl der Größe der Öffnungen sollte allerdings darauf geachtet werden, dass kein zu leichter Ausfluss von eingelagertem Wasser stattfindet.FIGS. 5 and 6 show a further exemplary embodiment of the cleaning device, alternating planar and structured layers 1.x without water (FIG. 5) and with water (FIG. 6) in the intermediate spaces of the layers 1.x. In addition, in the illustration of Figures 5 and 6, the lower layer 1.1 is provided with a plurality of openings. It should be noted, however, that also the intermediate layers 1.2 and 1.3 as well as the uppermost layer 1.4 can be provided with a plurality of openings. When selecting the size of the openings, however, care should be taken to ensure that there is no too easy outflow of stored water.

Zur besseren Veranschaulichung ist in der Figur 7 eine Hälfte einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtung für einen Dachfirst, einen sogenannten Kupferfirst, in einer schematischen 3D-Ansicht gezeigt. Auf der, dem Firstziegel 5 in der Form angepassten unteren Lage 1.1 aus Kupferblech sind zwei in einer Linie angeordnete kombinierte Verbindungs- und Abstandselemente 2 durch Kreuze angedeutet. Diese Verbindungselemente 2 erlauben Schwenkbewegungen der oberen Lagen 1.2-1.3 um die von den Verbindungselementen gebildete Linie je nach Füllung der Zwischenräume mit Wasser. Die Lagen selbst sind nur als Drahtmodelle dargestellt.For better illustration, FIG. 7 shows one half of a cleaning device according to the invention for a roof ridge, a so-called copper ridge, shown in a schematic 3D view. On the ridge tile 5 in the form adapted bottom layer 1.1 made of copper sheet two arranged in a line combined connecting and spacer elements 2 are indicated by crosses. These connecting elements 2 allow pivoting movements of the upper layers 1.2-1.3 around the line formed by the connecting elements depending on the filling of the intermediate spaces with water. The layers themselves are shown as wire models only.

Des weiteren ist in der Figur 8 ein gewellter Flächenziegel mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtung in dreidimensionaler Darstellung gezeigt. Auf dem Flächenziegel 5 liegt eine untere Lage 1.1 mit zwei darauf befestigten beweglichen Lagen 1.2 und 1.3. Die Verbindungselemente sind schematisch als Kreuze dargestellt. Aufgrund der beweglichen Anbringung der oberen Lagen können auch diese gewellten Lagen 1.2 und 1.3 die durch sie gebildeten Zwischenräume in oben beschriebener Weise variabel an die tatsächlich vorhandene Wassermenge anpassen.Furthermore, FIG. 8 shows a corrugated surface tile with a cleaning device according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation. On the surface tile 5 is a lower layer 1.1 with two attached thereto movable layers 1.2 and 1.3. The connecting elements are shown schematically as crosses. Due to the movable attachment of the upper layers and these corrugated layers 1.2 and 1.3 can adjust the spaces formed by them in the manner described above variable to the actual amount of water available.

Die Figuren 9 und 10 zeigen eine besondere Ausführung der Reinigungsvorrichtung, insbesondere einer oberen Lage 1.2. Diese Lage 1.2 weist oberhalb des Verbindungselementes 2 einen Durchbruch auf, bei dem das Blech der Lage schaufelartig oder zungenartig so weit nach unten gebogen ist, dass es bei einer fortschreitenden Befüllung des unteren Zwischenraumes, bedingt durch die Kippbewegung, Wasser von der Oberfläche der untersten Lage 1.1 aufnimmt und in den oberen Zwischenraum einleitet. Die Situation des Auffüllens, in der die mittlere Lage 1.2 weitgehend parallel zur unteren Lage 1.1 ausgerichtet ist und gerade das Wasser beginnt in den Zwischenraum zwischen der mittleren und oberen Lage 1.2 und 1.3 einzufließen, zeigt 1.2 und 1.3 einzufließen, zeigt die Figur 10. Auf diese Weise wird eine sukzessive Befüllung der einzelnen Zwischenräume mit auftretendem Regenwasser möglich.Figures 9 and 10 show a particular embodiment of the cleaning device, in particular an upper layer 1.2. This layer 1.2 has above the connecting element 2 to a breakthrough in which the sheet of the sheet is like a blade or tongue bent so far down that it is at a progressive filling of the lower gap, due to the tilting movement, water from the surface of the bottom layer 1.1 absorbs and initiates in the upper space. The situation of filling, in which the middle layer 1.2 is aligned substantially parallel to the lower layer 1.1 and just the water begins to flow into the space between the middle and upper layer 1.2 and 1.3, shows 1.2 and 1.3, the figure 10 shows. In this way, a successive filling of the individual spaces with occurring rainwater is possible.

Die Figur 9 zeigt zusätzlich auch noch den optimalen Anbringungsbereich der Verbindungselemente im Fall schwenkbeweglicher Lagen. Werden die Verbindungselemente im Bereich 9 unterhalb des oberen Achtels und oberhalb der Hälfte von Länge, bzw. oberhalb des Schwerpunktes, der schwenkbeweglichen Lagen angeordnet, so wird bewirkt, dass dadurch nicht das gesamte Gewicht der Lagen durch das Wasser in den Zwischenräumen angehoben werden muss und eine bessere Befüllung der Zwischenräume erreicht wird.In addition, FIG. 9 also shows the optimum attachment region of the connecting elements in the case of pivotally movable layers. If the connecting elements are arranged in the region 9 below the upper eighth and above half of the length, or above the center of gravity, of the pivoting layers, this does not cause the entire weight of the layers to be lifted by the water in the interstices and a better filling of the interstices is achieved.

Ergänzend wird noch eine besondere Ausführung der Reinigungsvorrichtung in der Figur 14 gezeigt. Diese Vorrichtung zeigt eine Kombination einer unteren Lage 1.1, die bezüglich ihrer Kontur an eine gewellte Dachplatte 5 angepasst ist, wobei an dieser unteren Lage 1.1 über Verbindungselemente 2 mehrere flache Lagen 1.x schwenkbeweglich befestigt sind.In addition, a special embodiment of the cleaning device is shown in FIG. 14. This device shows a combination of a lower layer 1.1, which is adapted with respect to its contour to a corrugated roof panel 5, wherein at this lower position 1.1 are fastened via connecting elements 2 a plurality of flat layers 1.x pivotally.

Anzumerken ist weiterhin, dass die erfindungsgemäßen Verbindungselemente einerseits als selbständige Elemente hergestellt werden können und im erst Herstellungsprozess mit der unteren Lage verbunden werden, andererseits ist es jedoch auch vorteilhaft, die Verbindungselemente bei der Herstellung der unteren Lage selbst durch einen Stanzvorgang aus dem Material der Lage herauszuschneiden. Vorzugsweise bleibt dabei eine Seite mit dieser Lage weiterhin verbunden, so dass keine separate Montage mit der unteren Lage mehr notwendig ist.It should also be noted that the connecting elements according to the invention can be produced on the one hand as independent elements and connected in the first manufacturing process with the lower layer, on the other hand, it is also advantageous, the connecting elements in the production of the lower layer itself by a punching operation of the material of the situation cut out. Preferably, one side remains connected to this layer, so that no separate assembly with the lower layer is more necessary.

Die in dieser Schrift dargestellten Reinigungsvorrichtungen stellen lediglich ausgewählte Beispiele dar, wobei zur einfacheren Darstellung auch einfache geometrische Formen gewählt wurden. Dies betrifft einerseits die Oberfläche auf der die Reinigungsvorrichtungen aufliegen, als auch die Struktur und Form der Abstandselemente, die selbstverständlich durch entsprechend ausgebildetes Stanzwerkzeug verschieden ausgeführt werden können, wobei unterschiedlichste Formen Verwendung finden können. Vorteilhaft ist es hierbei meist, wenn sich zumindest die untere Lage jeweils der Form der abgedeckten Oberfläche, insbesondere der darunter liegenden Ziegel anpasst, wobei es allerdings auch hierbei teilweise vorteilhaft sein kann, wenn mit Abstandshaltern gegenüber der darunter liegenden, zu reinigenden Oberfläche gearbeitet wird. Die Ausgestaltung der Abstandshalter selbst, falls sie aus den einzelnen Lagen selbst geformt werden, kann besonders günstig sein, wenn sie zu großen zusätzlichen Oberflächen führen und gleichzeitig möglichst einen geringen Wärmeübergang zu der in Abstand zu haltenden nächsten Lage erzeugen.The cleaning devices illustrated in this document are only selected examples, with simple geometrical shapes being chosen for ease of illustration. This concerns on the one hand the surface on which the cleaning devices rest, as well as the structure and shape of the spacer elements, which of course can be executed differently by appropriately trained punching tool, a variety of forms can be used. In this case, it is usually advantageous if at least the lower layer in each case adapts to the shape of the covered surface, in particular of the underlying brick, although it can also be partially advantageous here if spacers are used with respect to the underlying surface to be cleaned. The configuration of the spacers themselves, if they are formed from the individual layers themselves, can be particularly favorable if they lead to large additional surfaces and at the same time produce as little heat transfer as possible to the next layer to be kept apart.

Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass insbesondere, jedoch nicht ausschließlich, die Ausführungsformen der gezeigten Figuren dazu geeignet sind, auch durch relativ flexible Folien, insbesondere Kupferfolien, hergestellt zu werden, da sich besonders Folien dazu eignen durch Ausbildung einer Oberflächenstruktur mit Erhebungen oder Noppen trotz ihrer Flexibilität einen Abstand zwischen den Lagen zu halten, ohne dass eine Eigensteifigkeit notwendig wäre. Bezüglich der Verwendung solcher Folien ist es dann auch möglich individuelle Zuschnitte vor Ort vorzunehmen und sich damit zwanglos auf die Besonderheiten des jeweiligen Daches anzupassen.It should be noted that in particular, but not exclusively, the embodiments of the figures shown are suitable to be produced by relatively flexible films, in particular copper foils, since in particular films are suitable by forming a surface structure with elevations or nubs despite their Flexibility to keep a distance between the layers, without a rigidity would be necessary. With regard to the use of such films, it is then also possible to make individual blanks on site and thus adapt easily to the specifics of each roof.

Die Figuren 11a bis 11d zeigen Querschnitte durch mögliche Konturen der Reinigungsvorrichtung. So entspricht die Kontur der Figur 11a beispielsweise einer Frankfurter Pfanne, die Kontur der Figur 11b kann beispielsweise zur Verwendung auf einem Welleternitdach genutzt werden. Die Figuren 11c und 11d stellen einfache, leicht gebogene oder flache Konturen einer Reinigungsvorrichtung dar, wie sie auf relativ ebenen Oberflächen benutzt werden können.FIGS. 11a to 11d show cross sections through possible contours of the cleaning device. For example, the contour of FIG. 11a corresponds to a Frankfurter pan, the contour of FIG. 11b can be used, for example, for use on a Welleternitdach. Figures 11c and 11d illustrate simple, slightly curved or flat contours of a cleaning device as may be used on relatively flat surfaces.

Selbstverständlich können des weiteren alle bekannten Dachziegelkonturen und Konturen von allen bekannten Dachformen verwendet werden.Of course, furthermore, all known roof tile contours and contours of all known roof shapes can be used.

Die Figuren 12a und 12b zeigen zwei beispielhafte Umrisse einer Dachreinigungsvorrichtung von oben gesehen, wobei die Figuren 13a bis 13c Längsschnitte quer zur Firstrichtung durch die Kontur von Reinigungsvorrichtungen zeigen, wie sie beispielsweise im Firstbereich verwendet werden.Figures 12a and 12b show two exemplary outlines of a roof cleaning device seen from above, with Figures 13a to 13c show longitudinal cross-sectional views of the firing direction through the contour of cleaning devices, such as those used in the ridge area.

Die Figur 14 zeigt eine 3D-Darstellung einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Variante der Reinigungsvorrichtung. Diese Reinigungsvorrichtung besteht aus drei flachen schwenkbeweglich gelagerten Lagen 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, die auf einer gewellten Dachoberfläche befestigt sind. Die Befestigung auf der gewellten Dachplatte 5 und die gleichzeitig schwenkbewegliche Lagerung der Lagen ist durch die beiden Kreuze angedeutet.FIG. 14 shows a 3D illustration of a further variant of the cleaning device according to the invention. This cleaning device consists of three flat pivotally mounted layers 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, which are mounted on a wavy roof surface. The attachment to the corrugated roof panel 5 and the simultaneously pivotal mounting of the layers is indicated by the two crosses.

Erfindungsgemäß kann die Reinigungsvorrichtung aus einem flachen Kupfermaterial gestanzt werden, wobei darauf hinzuweisen ist, dass unter Stanzen alle Fertigungsverfahren zu verstehen sind, die unter diesen Begriff fallen - siehe hierzu beispielsweise DIN 9870 oder "Der Werkzeugbau", 1997, ISBN 3-8085-1202-4, insbesondere Kapitel 1 "Stanztechnik".According to the invention, the cleaning device may be stamped from a flat copper material, it being understood that punching means all manufacturing processes covered by this term - see this example, DIN 9870 or "The tool", 1997, ISBN 3-8085-1202-4, especially Chapter 1 "stamping".

Bezüglich des in der Anmeldung angesprochenen Stanzverfahrens wird darauf hingewiesen, dass hierunter alle Fertigungsverfahren zu verstehen sind, die in der DIN 9870, Blatt 1, Ausgabe Okt. 1974, einschließlich der dort in der Alphabetischen Übersicht zitierten weiteren DIN-Blätter mit gegebenenfalls weiteren Verweisen, genannt sind.With regard to the punching process mentioned in the application, it is pointed out that this includes all manufacturing processes which are described in DIN 9870, Sheet 1, edition Oct. 1974, including the further DIN sheets cited there in the alphabetical overview with further references if appropriate are called.

Insgesamt ist noch darauf hinzuweisen, dass alle gezeigten und alle erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtungen sowohl eben als auch gewellt oder gekrümmt, sowohl in Längsrichtung als auch in Querrichtung ausgebildet sein können ohne den Rahmen der Erfindung zu verlassen. Ergänzend wird außerdem darauf hingewiesen, dass alle in den Ausführungsbeispielen gezeigten Lagen auch mit Erhebungen und Vertiefungen und/oder Öffnungen versehen sein können ohne den Rahmen der Erfindung zu verlassen.Overall, it should be noted that all shown and all cleaning devices according to the invention may be both flat and wavy or curved, both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, it is also pointed out that all layers shown in the embodiments can also be provided with elevations and depressions and / or openings without departing from the scope of the invention.

Es versteht sich außerdem, dass die vorstehend genannten Merkmale der Erfindung nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der Erfindung zu verlassen. Ebenso liegt es im Rahmen der Erfindung eine mechanische Umkehr der Funktion der einzelnen mechanischen Elemente der Erfindung zu bewirken.It is also to be understood that the abovementioned features of the invention can be used not only in the respectively specified combination but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the invention. Likewise, it is within the scope of the invention to effect a mechanical reversal of the function of the individual mechanical elements of the invention.

Insgesamt wird also durch die dargestellte Erfindung eine Reinigungsvorrichtung offenbart, welche geeignet ist aufgrund der besonders günstigen Feuchtigkeitsspeicherung und dabei gleichzeitig starken Vergrößerung der Reaktionsoberfläche unter unterschiedlichsten klimatischen Bedingungen die Reinigung von dem Wetter ausgesetzten Oberflächen zu bewirken. Diesbezüglich ist besonders darauf hinzuweisen, dass derartige Reinigungsvorrichtungen nicht ausschließlich zur Reinigung von Dächern dienen können, sondern zusätzlich auch sonstige der Witterung ausgesetzte Oberflächen reinigen, beispielsweise kann es sich hierbei um Solaranlagen, Glasfronten, Glasdächer oder auch Gebäudefassaden handeln.Overall, therefore, a cleaning device is disclosed by the illustrated invention, which is suitable due to the particularly favorable moisture storage and at the same time strong enlargement of the reaction surface under various climatic conditions to effect the cleaning of surfaces exposed to the weather. In this regard, it should be particularly noted that such cleaning devices can not serve exclusively for cleaning roofs, but also clean other exposed to the weather surfaces, for example, this may be solar systems, glass fronts, glass roofs or building facades.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Reinigungsvorrichtungcleaning device
1.X1.X
Lagendocuments
22
Verbindungselementefasteners
33
Erhebungen/VertiefungenElevations / depressions
4.X4.X
Abstandselementespacers
55
Ziegel / DachplatteBrick / roof tile
66
Durchbrüche / Öffnungen / SchlitzeBreakthroughs / openings / slots
77
Zwischenraumgap
88th
Abkantungenbends
99
Anbringungsbereichmounting region

Claims (33)

  1. Cleaning arrangement (1) for positioning on a surface exposed to the weather, in particular a roof, a roof surface, a solar-installation surface or a facade, it being the case that the cleaning arrangement has reaction surfaces which are arranged in layers and are metallic, preferably copper-containing, and, in conjunction with water, produce cleaning, preferably fungicidal and/or bactericidal, compounds which, dissolved in water, can wet the roof at least in part, that at least a first layer (1.1), arranged at the bottom, and at least a further layer (1.2-1.n), arranged above the first, are provided, that the layers (1.1-1.n) are connected to one another via connecting elements (2) and naturally occurring moisture can penetrate between the layers (1.1-1.n) and be flushed out again, and that the at least one further layer (1.2-1.n) is connected in a moveable manner to the bottom layer (1.1).
  2. Cleaning arrangement according to preceding Patent Claim 1, characterized in that at least one of layers (1.1-1.n) has a multiplicity of through-passages (6).
  3. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that at least one of the layers (1.1-1.n) has a multiplicity of elevations and/or depressions (3).
  4. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting elements (2) are arranged in a line.
  5. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that spacer elements (4.x) are fitted in the region of the connecting elements (2), preferably on the connecting elements (2), and provide for a spacing between the layers (1.1-1.n) at least in the region of the spacer elements (4.x).
  6. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the at least two layers (1.1-1.n) are connected in a pivotable manner.
  7. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the connecting elements (2) and, if appropriate, the spacer elements (4.x) are arranged exclusively above the centre of gravity of the moveable layers (1.2-1.n), preferably beneath the first eighth, and preferably beneath the first third, from the top.
  8. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the spacers (4.x) represent part of a deformed layer (1.x) and are preferably produced by a punching tool.
  9. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one of the layers (1.1-1.n) consists of perforated sheet metal or expanded metal mesh.
  10. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the bottom layer (1.1) is designed as an arched roof-ridge panel with further, moveable layers (1.2-1.n) arranged on both sides.
  11. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least the bottom layer (1.1) is adapted, in respect of its contour and/or surface, to known roofing panels and roofing tiles.
  12. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that exclusively the bottom layer (1.1) is adapted, in respect of its contour and/or surface, to known roofing panels and roofing tiles, and the rest of the layers fastened thereon are of essentially planar design.
  13. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that at least one layer (1.1-1.n) is angled up laterally.
  14. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that at least one layer (1.1-1.n) is angled down laterally.
  15. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that at least one layer (1.1-1.n) is angled up at the drainage end.
  16. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the bottom layer (1.1) is designed as a clamping means for clamping the arrangement firmly, preferably on the roofing tile or roofing panel.
  17. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 16, characterized in that at least one interspace formed by the layers (1.1-1.n) contains copper material with a vastly enlarged surface area, preferably woven material and/or pellets and/or fibres made of copper and/or sintered elements.
  18. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 17, characterized in that at least one interspace formed by the layers (1.1-1.n) contains at least one absorbent intermediate layer, preferably a nonwoven and/or woven material and/or pellets and/or fibres.
  19. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the top layers (1.2-1.n) are designed to be shorter - as seen in the direction of the roof slope - than the bottom layer (1.1).
  20. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the layers (1.1-1.n) are adapted to the three-dimensional surface shape of roof sections and/or roofing tiles and/or solar installations.
  21. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 20, characterized in that at least the bottom layer (1.1) has fastening elements and/or fastening clamps by means of which it can be fastened on the surface which is to be cleaned.
  22. Cleaning arrangement according to the preceding Patent Claim 21, characterized in that the fastening clamps and/or fastening elements consist, at least in part, of plastic and are clipped into the bottom layer (1.1).
  23. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the top layers (1.2-1.n-1), above the connecting elements (2), have blade-like convexities which are made in the downward direction and have openings oriented counter to the direction in which water runs.
  24. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the through-passages (6) in the layers are arranged in an offset manner from layer (1.x) to layer (1.x+1).
  25. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the spacer elements (4.x) consist, at least in part, of plastic.
  26. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 25, characterized in that the layers (1.x) are designed to be curved, at least in part, in the longitudinal direction.
  27. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 25, characterized in that the layers (1.x) are designed to be curved, at least in part, in the transverse direction.
  28. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 27, characterized in that at least one layer (1.x) comprises a sheet, preferably a plurality of layers arranged one above the other being produced by virtue of a sheet being folded one or more times.
  29. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 28, characterized in that at least one layer (1.x) has, and preferably all the layers have, elevations and depressions formed in them by punching, in particular by rolling.
  30. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 29, characterized in that a combination of fixed and moveable layers (1.1-1.n) is provided.
  31. Cleaning arrangement according to preceding Patent Claim 30, characterized in that at least one moveable layer is arranged between at least two fixed layers.
  32. Cleaning arrangement according to preceding Patent Claim 30, characterized in that at least two moveable layers are arranged above at least two fixed layers.
  33. Cleaning arrangement according to one of the preceding Patent Claims 1 to 30, characterized in that at least one of the layers (1.1-1.n) is designed as a smooth metal sheet.
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