EP1552780A2 - Cleaning implement - Google Patents

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EP1552780A2
EP1552780A2 EP04029378A EP04029378A EP1552780A2 EP 1552780 A2 EP1552780 A2 EP 1552780A2 EP 04029378 A EP04029378 A EP 04029378A EP 04029378 A EP04029378 A EP 04029378A EP 1552780 A2 EP1552780 A2 EP 1552780A2
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Stephan Gerster
Christian Gross
Klaus-Jürgen Fischer
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
    • A47L1/06—Hand implements
    • A47L1/08—Hand implements with provision for supplying liquids, e.g. cleaning agents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/22—Mops with liquid-feeding devices

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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning device for flat surfaces, in particular for household use, with a cleaning plate containing at least one Handle is connected to a pumping device for conveying a cleaning liquid from a tank, an arranged on the handle pumping and a above
  • a cleaning plate arranged housing Such devices will be very happy for cleaning windows or other flat, smooth surfaces in the kitchen and used in the bathroom area. Another application is the cleaning of vehicle windows. Also for the cleaning of floors find these devices use.
  • German utility model 85 29 619 is a hand-held device for cleaning Surfaces, in particular disc known, in which a cleaning liquid receiving container is integrated in the handle part and this cleaning fluid over a pump spray system can be sprayed on the surface to be cleaned.
  • a cleaning liquid receiving container is integrated in the handle part and this cleaning fluid over a pump spray system can be sprayed on the surface to be cleaned.
  • one is Cleaning part arranged with a sponge-like cleaning element on the handle.
  • this device is only suitable for cleaning surfaces that are in the Arm-grip area and there is no cleaning plate provided for wiping larger areas is suitable.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device for flat surfaces, with the targeted cleaning surface can be supplied with cleaning fluid and with which both areas of application can be covered, namely in the immediate Arm-grip area as well as at remote floor areas.
  • a spray head is provided on the housing of the cleaning device and via the pump operation, the spray head gives targeted cleaning fluid on a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning plate. The user can thus deliver targeted contaminants on the surface to be cleaned.
  • the spray head for a simple construction of the cleaning device in a receptacle held between two housing halves.
  • a pressure in the pressure chamber can be generated.
  • the tank is between the cleaning plate and the housing arranged above it and thus largely arranged concealed and protected. Furthermore, a balanced handling achieved in that the tank with attached pumping device is arranged directly behind the cleaning plate, ie at the to be cleaned Surface support can take place.
  • a first handle is integrally formed on the housing and this handle with a receptacle for a second, arranged on an extension handle is provided, both Handles each equipped with a pumping action acting on the pumping device are.
  • the user can thus choose freely, in which version he the cleaning device wants to use, for example, as a manoeuvrable handheld device for low Windows, mirrors, shower cabins or with extension handle for high Windows, flat surfaces in the bathroom and floors.
  • the pumping operation of the first handle via a piston lever and the pumping operation of the second handle over a piston rod connected to the pumping device
  • the piston rod be guided in a tube and an adapter for connection to the pumping device be provided.
  • the pumping device with its piston side to the end arranged the handle, so that a double admission both over the Handle of the first handle, so when used as a compact handset, as also an actuation via a piston rod to a spray lever in a second Handle at the end of the stem extension is possible.
  • a rubber lip for scraping Liquid set Preferably, on the cleaning plate, a rubber lip for scraping Liquid set, so that the cleaning device is also particularly good for the Use window cleaning.
  • the cleaning device 1 comprises a hand wiper 2 with a first handle 3, which receives in a receptacle 4 an extension 5 with a second handle 6.
  • the handle 3 is connected to a cleaning plate 7 and includes a multi-part housing 18, 20 in which a pumping device 8, a tank 9 and a Spray head 10 are added.
  • the pumping device 8 is a pumping operation in the form of a handle lever 11th triggered by a piston lever 12.
  • the cleaning device is used as a hand wiper.
  • This extension 5 ends in the handle 6.
  • a spray lever 13 is mounted, which acts on a piston rod 14, the over an adapter 15 acts on the pumping device 8.
  • the piston rod 14 is over Foam parts 16 in the extension 5 out. These foam pieces 16 act also stiffening, so that the piston rod 14 can be made quite thin.
  • FIG. 1 the configuration of a cleaning device as a floor and window wiper represents for higher windows
  • Fig. 2 shows the cleaning device as a hand wiper.
  • the handle 3 is starting from a closed receiving sleeve 17 in Split longitudinally and integrally connected to housing halves 18 and 20. It is on the housing half 18, the receiving sleeve 17 and a half of the cover plate 19th and formed on the other half of the cover plate half 21. Between the cover plate 19 and a bottom plate 21, together forming the cleaning plate 7, is the Tank 9 arranged.
  • the tank 9 penetrates with a neck 24, the cover plate 19 and is closed by a fuel cap 25.
  • the spray nozzle is in a receptacle 31, which is fixed between the housing halves 18 and 20.
  • a clamped between the cover plate 19 and the bottom plate 22 rubber lip 26 serves to remove liquid on even surfaces.
  • the rubber lip 26 is protrudes forward and can by appropriate pivoting of the cleaning device be brought into contact with a surface.
  • the cover plate halves 20 and 21 are integrally formed with respect to the bottom plate 21 protruding cloth clamps 27 provided for fixing various Serve wipes.
  • the tank 9 is connected via a piece of tubing 28 with the pumping device 8 and via a Valve 29 is connected to the spray head 10.

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The device (1) can be operated with a short handle (3) or with an extension (5) joined to the handle (3) with an adapter piece (4). A cleaning element (7), which can be additionally covered with a cloth is attached to the lower end of the short handle (3). The handle (3) is connected to a housing accommodating a reservoir (9), a pump (8), and a nozzle (10) for the distribution of water or a cleansing fluid directly on the surface to be cleaned. Both handles (3, 6) are fitted with levers (11, 13) acting on the spraying unit (8, 9, 10).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Reinigungsgerät für plane Flächen, insbesondere für den Haushaltsbereich, mit einer Reinigungsplatte, die mit mindestens einem Griff verbunden ist, einer Pumpeinrichtung zur Förderung einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus einem Tank, einer an dem Griff angeordneten Pumpbetätigung und einem oberhalb der Reinigungsplatte angeordnetem Gehäuse Solche Geräte werden sehr gerne zur Reinigung von Fenstern oder anderen planen, glatten Flächen in der Küche und im Badbereich benutzt. Ein weiteres Einsatzgebiet ist das Reinigen von Kraftfahrzeugscheiben. Auch für die Reinigung von Fußböden finden diese Geräte Verwendung.The present invention relates to a cleaning device for flat surfaces, in particular for household use, with a cleaning plate containing at least one Handle is connected to a pumping device for conveying a cleaning liquid from a tank, an arranged on the handle pumping and a above The cleaning plate arranged housing Such devices will be very happy for cleaning windows or other flat, smooth surfaces in the kitchen and used in the bathroom area. Another application is the cleaning of vehicle windows. Also for the cleaning of floors find these devices use.

Es gibt Reinigungsgeräte für Bodenflächen (WO 01/72195) bei denen an einem Stiel ein Tank montiert ist, der über eine Pumpeinrichtung Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf die zu reinigende Fläche abgeben kann. An dem Stiel ist im unteren Bereich eine Reinigungsplatte mit dem Stiel verbunden, so dass der Verwender in einer stehenden Position großflächige Wischbewegungen ausführen kann. Dieses Reinigungsgerät besitzt jedoch den Nachteil, dass eine gezielte Führung zur Reinigung kleinerer Flächen aufgrund des großen Tanks und des langen Stiels schlecht möglich ist und zudem die Abgabe der Reinigungsflüssigkeit nur ungenau gesteuert werden kann.There are cleaning devices for floor surfaces (WO 01/72195) in which a handle a tank is mounted, which via a pumping device cleaning fluid to the can give cleansing area. On the stem is a cleaning plate in the lower area connected to the stem, leaving the user in a standing position can perform large-scale wiping movements. This cleaning device has However, the disadvantage that a targeted leadership for cleaning smaller areas Due to the large tank and the long handle is poorly possible and also the Delivery of cleaning fluid can only be controlled inaccurately.

Durch das deutsche Gebrauchsmuster 85 29 619 ist ein Handgerät zum Reinigen von Flächen, insbesondere von Scheiben bekannt, bei dem ein Reinigungsflüssigkeits-Aufnahmebehälter im Handgriffteil integriert ist und diese Reinigungsflüssigkeit über ein Pump-Sprüh-System auf die zu reinigende Fläche sprühbar ist. Zusätzlich ist ein Reinigungsteil mit einem schwammartigen Reinigungselement an dem Handgriff angeordnet. Dieses Gerät eignet sich allerdings nur zur Reinigung von Flächen, die im Arm-Griffbereich liegen und es ist keine Reinigungsplatte vorgesehen, die für das Wischen größerer Flächen geeignet ist.By the German utility model 85 29 619 is a hand-held device for cleaning Surfaces, in particular disc known, in which a cleaning liquid receiving container is integrated in the handle part and this cleaning fluid over a pump spray system can be sprayed on the surface to be cleaned. In addition, one is Cleaning part arranged with a sponge-like cleaning element on the handle. However, this device is only suitable for cleaning surfaces that are in the Arm-grip area and there is no cleaning plate provided for wiping larger areas is suitable.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Reinigungsgerät für plane Flächen zu schaffen, mit dem gezielt eine Reinigungsfläche mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit versorgt werden kann und mit dem beide Einsatzgebiete abgedeckt werden können, nämlich im unmittelbaren Arm-Griffbereich als auch bei entfernter liegenden Bodenflächen. The object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device for flat surfaces, with the targeted cleaning surface can be supplied with cleaning fluid and with which both areas of application can be covered, namely in the immediate Arm-grip area as well as at remote floor areas.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Reinigungsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a cleaning device having the features of claim 1 solved.

Erfindungsgemäß ist an dem Gehäuse des Reinigungsgerätes ein Sprühkopf vorgesehen und über die Pumpbetätigung gibt der Sprühkopf gezielt Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf eine zu reinigende Fläche benachbart zu der Reinigungsplatte ab. Der Verwender kann somit gezielt Verschmutzungen auf der zu reinigenden Fläche abgeben.According to the invention, a spray head is provided on the housing of the cleaning device and via the pump operation, the spray head gives targeted cleaning fluid on a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning plate. The user can thus deliver targeted contaminants on the surface to be cleaned.

Vorzugsweise ist der Sprühkopf für einen einfachen Aufbau des Reinigungsgerätes in einer Aufnahme zwischen zwei Gehäusehälften gehalten.Preferably, the spray head for a simple construction of the cleaning device in a receptacle held between two housing halves.

Um die Menge an aufzusprühender Flüssigkeit manuell steuern zu können, weist die Pumpeinrichtung eine Druckkammer auf und zum Aussprühen der Reinigungsflüssigkeit über die Pumpbetätigung ist ein Druck in der Druckkammer erzeugbar.To manually control the amount of liquid to be sprayed, the Pumping a pressure chamber and for spraying the cleaning liquid About the pumping operation, a pressure in the pressure chamber can be generated.

Für einen kompakten Aufbau des Reinigungsgerätes ist der Tank zwischen der Reinigungsplatte und dem darüber angeordnetem Gehäuse gehalten und damit weitgehend verdeckt und geschützt angeordnet. Ferner wird eine ausgewogene Handhabung dadurch erreicht, dass der Tank mit daran angeschlossener Pumpeinrichtung unmittelbar hinter der Reinigungsplatte angeordnet ist, also an der zu reinigenden Fläche ein Abstützen stattfinden kann.For a compact construction of the cleaning device, the tank is between the cleaning plate and the housing arranged above it and thus largely arranged concealed and protected. Furthermore, a balanced handling achieved in that the tank with attached pumping device is arranged directly behind the cleaning plate, ie at the to be cleaned Surface support can take place.

Für einen universellen Einsatz sowohl an Bodenflächen als auch für Fenster ist ein erster Griff an dem Gehäuse angeformt ist und dieser Griff mit einer Aufnahme für einen zweiten, an einer Verlängerung angeordneten Griff versehen ist, wobei beide Griffe jeweils mit einer auf die Pumpeinrichtung wirkenden Pumpbetätigung ausgestattet sind. Der Verwender kann somit frei wählen, in welcher Ausführung er das Reinigungsgerät einsetzen will, beispielsweise als wendiges Handgerät für niedrig angeordnete Fensterscheiben, Spiegel, Duschkabinen oder mit Verlängerungsstiel für hohe Fensterscheiben, plane Flächen im Badezimmer und Fußböden.For universal use both on floor surfaces and for windows is a first handle is integrally formed on the housing and this handle with a receptacle for a second, arranged on an extension handle is provided, both Handles each equipped with a pumping action acting on the pumping device are. The user can thus choose freely, in which version he the cleaning device wants to use, for example, as a manoeuvrable handheld device for low Windows, mirrors, shower cabins or with extension handle for high Windows, flat surfaces in the bathroom and floors.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind an dem Gehäuse an gegenüberliegenden Seiten hervorstehende Tuchklemmen zur Befestigung eines Wischtuches angeformt. Dadurch lassen sich für den jeweiligen Einsatz entsprechende Wischtücher auswechselbar festklemmen, die dann auch gewaschen und ersetzt werden können. According to a further embodiment of the invention are attached to the housing opposite sides protruding cloth clamps for attaching a Wipes molded. This makes it possible for the respective use Clamp wipes interchangeably, which then also washed and replaced can be.

Für einen mechanisch einfachen Aufbau ist die Pumpbetätigung des ersten Handgriffes über einen Kolbenhebel und die Pumpbetätigung des zweiten Handgriffes über eine Kolbenstange mit der Pumpeinrichtung verbunden. Dabei kann die Kolbenstange in einem Rohr geführt sein und ein Adapter zur Verbindung mit der Pumpeinrichtung vorgesehen sein. Dabei ist die Pumpeinrichtung mit ihrer Kolbenseite zum Ende des Handgriffes angeordnet, so dass eine doppelte Beaufschlagung sowohl über den Griffhebel des ersten Handgriffes, also bei Nutzung als kompaktes Handgerät, als auch eine Betätigung über eine Kolbenstange zu einem Sprühhebel in einem zweiten Handgriff am Ende der Stielverlängerung möglich ist.For a mechanically simple construction is the pumping operation of the first handle via a piston lever and the pumping operation of the second handle over a piston rod connected to the pumping device. In this case, the piston rod be guided in a tube and an adapter for connection to the pumping device be provided. In this case, the pumping device with its piston side to the end arranged the handle, so that a double admission both over the Handle of the first handle, so when used as a compact handset, as also an actuation via a piston rod to a spray lever in a second Handle at the end of the stem extension is possible.

Vorzugsweise ist an der Reinigungsplatte eine Gummilippe zum Abstreichen von Flüssigkeit festgelegt, so dass sich das Reinigungsgerät auch besonders gut für die Fensterreinigung einsetzen lässt.Preferably, on the cleaning plate, a rubber lip for scraping Liquid set, so that the cleaning device is also particularly good for the Use window cleaning.

Die Erfindung wird anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
Einen Längsschnitt durch ein Reinigungsgerät mit einer Verlängerung mit zweitem Handgriff (vereinfacht dargestellt), und
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das Reinigungsgerät der Figur 1 als Handwischers mit einer Aufnahme für eine Verlängerung.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
A longitudinal section through a cleaning device with an extension with a second handle (shown in simplified), and
Fig. 2
the cleaning device of Figure 1 as a hand wiper with a receptacle for an extension.

Das Reinigungsgerät 1 umfasst einenm Handwischer 2 mit einem ersten Handgriff 3, der in einer Aufnahme 4 eine Verlängerung 5 mit einem zweiten Handgriff 6 aufnimmt. Der Handgriff 3 ist mit einer Reinigungsplatte 7 verbunden und umfasst ein mehrteiliges Gehäuse 18, 20 in dem eine Pumpeinrichtung 8 ein Tank 9 und ein Sprühkopf 10 aufgenommen sind.The cleaning device 1 comprises a hand wiper 2 with a first handle 3, which receives in a receptacle 4 an extension 5 with a second handle 6. The handle 3 is connected to a cleaning plate 7 and includes a multi-part housing 18, 20 in which a pumping device 8, a tank 9 and a Spray head 10 are added.

Die Pumpeinrichtung 8 wird über eine Pumpbetätigung in Form eines Griffhebels 11 über einen Kolbenhebel 12 ausgelöst.The pumping device 8 is a pumping operation in the form of a handle lever 11th triggered by a piston lever 12.

In dieser Form wird das Reinigungsgerät als Handwischer benutzt.In this form, the cleaning device is used as a hand wiper.

Zur Bearbeitung beziehungsweise Reinigung von höheren Flächen oder Fußböden nimmt der Handgriff 3 in seiner Aufnahme 4 eine Verlängerung 5 in Form eines Rohres auf. Diese Verlängerung 5 endet im Handgriff 6. An diesem ist zur Pumpbetätigung ein Sprühhebel 13 gelagert, der eine Kolbenstange 14 beaufschlagt, die über einen Adapter 15 auf die Pumpeinrichtung 8 wirkt. Die Kolbenstange 14 ist über Schaumstoffteile 16 in der Verlängerung 5 geführt. Diese Schaumstoffteile 16 wirken zudem versteifend, so dass die Kolbenstange 14 recht dünn ausgeführt werden kann.For processing or cleaning of higher surfaces or floors takes the handle 3 in its receptacle 4 an extension 5 in the form of a tube on. This extension 5 ends in the handle 6. This is for pumping a spray lever 13 is mounted, which acts on a piston rod 14, the over an adapter 15 acts on the pumping device 8. The piston rod 14 is over Foam parts 16 in the extension 5 out. These foam pieces 16 act also stiffening, so that the piston rod 14 can be made quite thin.

Während Fig. 1 die Konfiguration eines Reinigungsgerätes als Fußboden- und Fensterwischer für höhere Fenster darstellt, zeigt Fig. 2 das Reinigungsgerät als Handwischer. Der Handgriff 3 ist ausgehend von einer geschlossenen Aufnahmehülse 17 in Längsrichtung geteilt und integral mit Gehäusehälften 18 und 20 verbunden. Dabei ist an der Gehäusehälfte 18 die Aufnahmehülse 17 und eine Hälfte der Deckplatte 19 und an der anderen Hälfte die Deckplattenhälfte 21 angeformt. Zwischen der Deckplatte 19 und einer Bodenplatte 21, zusammen die Reinigungsplatte 7 bildend, ist der Tank 9 angeordnet. Der Tank 9 durchdringt mit einem Hals 24 die Deckplatte 19 und wird über einen Tankdeckel 25 verschlossen. Ferner ist die Sprühdüse in einer Aufnahme 31 gehalten, die zwischen den Gehäusehälften 18 und 20 fixiert ist.While Fig. 1, the configuration of a cleaning device as a floor and window wiper represents for higher windows, Fig. 2 shows the cleaning device as a hand wiper. The handle 3 is starting from a closed receiving sleeve 17 in Split longitudinally and integrally connected to housing halves 18 and 20. It is on the housing half 18, the receiving sleeve 17 and a half of the cover plate 19th and formed on the other half of the cover plate half 21. Between the cover plate 19 and a bottom plate 21, together forming the cleaning plate 7, is the Tank 9 arranged. The tank 9 penetrates with a neck 24, the cover plate 19 and is closed by a fuel cap 25. Furthermore, the spray nozzle is in a receptacle 31, which is fixed between the housing halves 18 and 20.

Eine zwischen der Deckplatte 19 und der Bodenplatte 22 eingespannte Gummilippe 26 dient zum Abziehen von Flüssigkeit auf ebenen Flächen. Die Gummilippe 26 steht nach vorne hervor und kann durch entsprechendes Verschwenken des Reinigungsgerätes in Kontakt mit einer Fläche gebracht werden.A clamped between the cover plate 19 and the bottom plate 22 rubber lip 26 serves to remove liquid on even surfaces. The rubber lip 26 is protrudes forward and can by appropriate pivoting of the cleaning device be brought into contact with a surface.

Die Deckplattenhälften 20 und 21 sind mit integral ausgebildeten gegenüber der Bodenplatte 21 hervorstehenden Tuchklemmen 27 versehen, die zum Fixieren verschiedener Wischtücher dienen.The cover plate halves 20 and 21 are integrally formed with respect to the bottom plate 21 protruding cloth clamps 27 provided for fixing various Serve wipes.

Der Tank 9 ist über ein Schlauchstück 28 mit der Pumpeinrichtung 8 und über ein Ventil 29 mit dem Sprühkopf 10 verbunden.The tank 9 is connected via a piece of tubing 28 with the pumping device 8 and via a Valve 29 is connected to the spray head 10.

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Reinigungsgerät für plane Flächen, insbesondere für den Haushaltsbereich, mit einer Reinigungsplatte (7), die mit mindestens einem Griff (3, 6) verbunden ist, einer Pumpeinrichtung (8) zur Förderung einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus einem Tank (9), einer an dem Griff (3, 6) angeordneten Pumpbetätigung (11, 13) und einem oberhalb der Reinigungsplatte (7) angeordnetem Gehäuse (18, 20), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Gehäuse (18, 20) ein Sprühkopf (10) vorgesehen ist und über die Pumpbetätigung (11, 13) der Sprühkopf (10) gezielt Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf eine zu reinigende Fläche benachbart zu der Reinigungsplatte (7) abgibt.Cleaning device for flat surfaces, in particular for household use, with a cleaning plate (7) which is connected to at least one handle (3, 6), a pumping device (8) for conveying a cleaning liquid from a tank (9), one on the handle (3, 6) arranged pumping operation (11, 13) and a above the cleaning plate (7) arranged housing (18, 20), characterized in that on the housing (18, 20) a spray head (10) is provided and on the Pumping operation (11, 13) of the spray head (10) selectively discharges cleaning liquid on a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning plate (7). Reinigungsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sprühkopf (10) in einer Aufnahme zwischen zwei Gehäusehälften (18, 20) gehalten ist.Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the spray head (10) is held in a receptacle between two housing halves (18, 20). Reinigungsgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpeinrichtung (8) eine Druckkammer aufweist und zum Aussprühen der Reinigungsflüssigkeit über die Pumpbetätigung (11, 13) ein Druck in der Druckkammer erzeugbar ist.Cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pumping device (8) has a pressure chamber and for spraying the cleaning fluid via the pumping operation (11, 13), a pressure in the pressure chamber can be generated. Reinigungsgerät nach einen der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tank (9) zwischen der Reinigungsplatte (7) und dem darüber angeordnetem Gehäuse (18, 20) gehalten ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tank (9) between the cleaning plate (7) and the housing arranged above it (18, 20) is held. Reinigungsgerät nach einen der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein erster Griff (3) an dem Gehäuse (18, 20) angeformt ist und dieser Griff (3) mit einer Aufnahme (4) für einen zweiten, an einer Verlängerung (5) angeordneten Griff (6) versehen ist, wobei beide Griffe (3, 6) jeweils mit einer auf die Pumpeinrichtung wirkenden Pumpbetätigung (11, 13) ausgestattet sind.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a first handle (3) on the housing (18, 20) is integrally formed and this handle (3) with a receptacle (4) for a second, on an extension (5 ) arranged handle (6) is provided, wherein both handles (3, 6) each having a pumping action acting on the pumping device (11, 13) are equipped. Reinigungsgerät nach einen der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Gehäuse (18, 20) an gegenüberliegenden Seiten hervorstehende Tuchklemmen (27) zur Befestigung eines Wischtuches angeformt sind.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that on the housing (18, 20) on opposite sides protruding cloth clamps (27) are formed for fixing a wiper cloth. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpbetätigung (11) des ersten Handgriffes (3) über einen Kolbenhebel (12) und die Pumpbetätigung (13) des zweiten Handgriffes (6) über eine Kolbenstange (14) mit der Pumpeinrichtung (8) verbunden sind.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pumping operation (11) of the first handle (3) via a piston lever (12) and the pumping operation (13) of the second handle (6) via a piston rod (14) with the Pumping device (8) are connected. Reinigungsgerät nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kolbenstange (14) in einem Rohr (5) geführt ist und ein Adapter (15) zur Verbindung mit der Pumpeinrichtung (8) angebracht ist.Cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that the piston rod (14) in a tube (5) is guided and an adapter (15) for connection to the pumping device (8) is mounted. Reinigungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Reinigungsplatte (7) eine Gummilippe (26) zum Abstreichen von Flüssigkeit festgelegt ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that on the cleaning plate (7) is fixed a rubber lip (26) for scraping liquid.
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