EP1610644B1 - Electric cleaning device for a shaver having an exchangeable cartridge - Google Patents

Electric cleaning device for a shaver having an exchangeable cartridge Download PDF

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EP1610644B1
EP1610644B1 EP04710813A EP04710813A EP1610644B1 EP 1610644 B1 EP1610644 B1 EP 1610644B1 EP 04710813 A EP04710813 A EP 04710813A EP 04710813 A EP04710813 A EP 04710813A EP 1610644 B1 EP1610644 B1 EP 1610644B1
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Diana Kappes
Andreas Larscheid
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B19/00—Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
    • B26B19/38—Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers, or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips, guards
    • B26B19/3806—Accessories
    • B26B19/3833—Storage and cleaning devices; Power cord storage
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/46—Devices specially adapted for cleaning or disinfecting shavers or razors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/04—Cleaning involving contact with liquid
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/04—Cleaning involving contact with liquid
    • B08B3/10—Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B19/00—Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
    • B26B19/38—Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers, or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips, guards

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  • the invention relates to an electric cleaning device for a razor. Furthermore, the invention relates to a replaceable cartridge for storing cleaning liquid and a system consisting of a razor and an electric cleaning device.
  • Electric shaver cleaning devices serve to remove hair particles and other debris adhering to the shaver head area. Such cleaning devices are already known in various functional and design variants.
  • FR 2 568 111 A1 a device for cleaning a shaving head of a dry shaver, which has a cleaning room, in which the dry shaver is introduced for cleaning.
  • the cleaning takes place by means of an air flow, which is generated by a blower. With the air flow removed hair particles or other particles are fed to a filter device.
  • an electric razor cleaning apparatus which has a container with a shaving head receiving opening for the razor.
  • a motor-driven conveyor for generating a circulating stream of a cleaning liquid and means for collecting hair particles and other particles are arranged.
  • the shaving head area is traversed by cleaning liquid and at the same time the razor connected to the cleaning device is put into operation.
  • the DE 44 02 238 C2 and the WO 98/35580 A disclose a cleaning device for the shaving head of a dry shaver.
  • the cleaning device has a receiving part for the shaving head of the shaver and at least one cleaning liquid container.
  • the receiving part is arranged above the liquid level of the cleaning liquid and can be supplied via a motor-driven conveyor with cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid container.
  • the receiving part via an overflow device and / or connected via at least one outlet opening with the cleaning liquid container.
  • the invention has the object of providing an electrical cleaning device for a razor in such a way that it can be produced with little effort and requires the smallest possible footprint.
  • the razor cleaning device has an upper part with a cleaning container for receiving the razor in the region of its shaving head and with a cleaning device for a cleaning liquid driven by an electric motor.
  • the peculiarity of the cleaning device according to the invention is that the upper part is supported on a replaceable cartridge for storing the cleaning liquid.
  • the device according to the invention has the advantage that it has a replaceable cartridge and yet is compact and simple.
  • the upper part and the cartridge can be releasably connected to each other by a coupling device.
  • the coupling device can be formed by cooperating coupling elements on the underside of the upper part and on the upper side of the cartridge. Such arranged coupling elements are not visible in the coupled state of the upper part and the cartridge from the outside and thus do not interfere with the visual impression.
  • the coupling device may be formed, for example, as a screw, which made with little effort can be and is easy to use.
  • the upper part may have feet for parking the upper part when the cartridge is removed.
  • the upper part may have an activation device for the at least temporary commissioning of the shaver.
  • the activation device can be designed in particular as at least one electrical contact.
  • the outer shape of the cartridge in the transition region to the upper part is adapted to the outer shape of the upper part, in order to allow an optimal connection between the upper part and the cartridge and to achieve a pleasing visual appearance.
  • the invention relates to a system consisting of a razor and the cleaning device according to the invention.
  • the shaver has a cleaning function that can be activated by the cleaning device for the temporary operation of the shaver during the cleaning process. This has the advantage that the razor can be equipped with an optimal for his design cleaning program and the cost of implementing the cleaning program can be omitted in the cleaning device.
  • Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention in a perspective view.
  • the cleaning device 1 has an upper part 2 with a receiving opening 3 into which an electric shaver 4 is inserted in the region of its shaving head.
  • the components required for the operation of the cleaning device 1 are arranged. These components are not visible from the outside and therefore in Fig. 1 are not shown, it is for example a conveyor for conveying a cleaning liquid, an electric motor for driving the conveyor, etc.
  • an interchangeable cartridge 5 is arranged, which is designed as a lower part of the cleaning device 1 and carries the upper part 2. In addition to its function as a supporting part of the cleaning device 1, the cartridge 5 is used to store the cleaning liquid.
  • the cleaning liquid is used up or heavily soiled, then by replacing the cartridge 5 fresh cleaning liquid is provided.
  • the outer lateral surfaces of the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 merge into each other without radial offset, so that the cartridge 5 visually does not appear as a foreign component in appearance, but forms an integral part of the cleaning device 1.
  • the cleaning device 1 tapers from bottom to top. This applies both to the upper part 2 and to the cartridge 5. In this case, both the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 have a circular cross-section in wide areas.
  • Fig. 2 shows the embodiment Fig. 1 without the razor 4, so that the view is released to a cleaning container 6 accessible via the receiving opening 3, in which the razor 4 is immersed during the cleaning process.
  • the cleaning container 6 can be filled with cleaning liquid, which is conveyed by the conveyor from the cartridge 5 into the cleaning container 6.
  • electrical contacts 7 are arranged, which abut against corresponding contact points of the shaver 4, when immersed in the cleaning container 6.
  • an electrical terminal 8 is provided, via which the upper part 2, an operating voltage can be supplied.
  • the upper part 2 may also have a figuratively not shown switch for starting the cleaning process, if an automatic starting of the cleaning operation when touching the electrical contacts 7 by the razor 4 is not desired.
  • a cleaning program stored in the razor 4 can be started via the electrical contacts 7, with which the shaving head is automatically put into operation for one or more periods of time.
  • a soaking time without shaving head operation is provided in each case between the operating phases.
  • the deposit of the cleaning program in the shaver 4 allows a relative
  • a razor 4 which is operated with a battery, via the electrical contacts 7, a charging current to be supplied.
  • the shaving head of the shaver 4 is surrounded by a liquid flow during the cleaning process, which is generated by the conveyor, or immersed in the rather static in the cleaning tank 6 existing cleaning liquid. After the cleaning process, the cleaning liquid, including the contaminants detached from the shaving head, flows back into the cartridge 5, in which the contaminants sediment over time.
  • a filter can be provided.
  • Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention with removed cartridge 5 in a perspective view.
  • the upper part 2 has on its underside in a central position a tubular extension 9, which is provided with an internal thread 10 at least in a subsection adjacent to the underside.
  • the cartridge 5 has on its upper side also in a central position a circular opening 11, the edge of which is provided with an external thread 12.
  • the internal thread 10 and the external thread 12 are coordinated so that the upper part 2 can be screwed onto the cartridge 5 and thereby a releasable mechanical connection between the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 can be made.
  • the tubular extension 9 of the upper part 2 is inserted into the opening 11 of the cartridge 5 so far that the internal thread 10 bears against the external thread 12.
  • the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 are rotated against each other and thereby screwed.
  • the tubular extension 9 dives so far through the opening 11 in the cartridge 5, that a promotion of the cleaning liquid from the cartridge 5 is possible.
  • a viewing window 13 is inserted into the lateral surface of the cartridge 5, through which the level of the cleaning liquid can be read. If the filling level is too low, the cartridge 5 is unscrewed from the upper part 2 and a new cartridge 5 is screwed to the upper part 2.
  • Fig. 4 shows a further embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention with removed cartridge 5 in a perspective view.
  • This embodiment differs from the embodiment of Fig. 3 in particular with regard to the formation of the coupling mechanism between the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5.
  • a latching element 14 is formed on the tubular extension 9 of the upper part 2, which can be engaged in a arranged in the region of the opening 11 of the cartridge 5 counterpart 15.
  • the underside of the upper part 2 and the top of the cartridge 5 are approximated in a predetermined angular position and then rotated by a defined angle of rotation relative to each other.
  • the cartridge 5 has on its upper side a guide opening 16 into which a pin 17 arranged on the underside of the upper part 2 is threaded during the latching process.
  • the guide opening 16 is formed as a slot which is curved in accordance with a circular arc.
  • the upper part 2 has in the embodiment according to Fig. 4 via three feet 18, which are arranged on the underside of the upper part 2 and on which the removed from the cartridge 5 upper part 2 can be parked.
  • the assembly of the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 is not hindered by the feet 18, the cartridge 5 at its top three additional openings 19 which are shaped similar to the guide opening 16 and the feet 18 record.

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An electric shaving apparatus cleaning device for a shaving apparatus, with an upper portion having a cleaning receptacle for receiving the shaving head section of the shaving apparatus, and an electric motor powered fluid impeller for a cleaning fluid. In the shaving apparatus cleaning device, the upper portion is supported upon a replaceable cartridge holding a supply of cleaning fluid.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine elektrische Reinigungsvorrichtung für einen Rasierapparat. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine auswechselbare Kartusche zur Bevorratung von Reinigungsflüssigkeit und ein System bestehend aus einem Rasierapparat und einer elektrischen Reinigungsvorrichtung.The invention relates to an electric cleaning device for a razor. Furthermore, the invention relates to a replaceable cartridge for storing cleaning liquid and a system consisting of a razor and an electric cleaning device.

Elektrische Reinigungsvorrichtungen für Rasierapparate dienen dazu, im Scherkopfbereich anhaftende Haarpartikel und sonstige Verschmutzungen zu entfernen. Derartige Reinigungsvorrichtungen sind bereits in verschiedenen Funktions- und Konstruktionsvarianten bekannt.Electric shaver cleaning devices serve to remove hair particles and other debris adhering to the shaver head area. Such cleaning devices are already known in various functional and design variants.

So offenbart die FR 2 568 111 A1 eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung eines Scherkopfes eines Trockenrasierapparates, die einen Reinigungsraum aufweist, in den der Trockenrasierapparat zur Reinigung eingeführt wird. Die Reinigung erfolgt mittels eines Luftstromes, der von einem Gebläse erzeugt wird. Mit dem Luftstrom abtransportierte Haarpartikel oder andere Partikel werden einer Filtereinrichtung zugeführt.So revealed the FR 2 568 111 A1 a device for cleaning a shaving head of a dry shaver, which has a cleaning room, in which the dry shaver is introduced for cleaning. The cleaning takes place by means of an air flow, which is generated by a blower. With the air flow removed hair particles or other particles are fed to a filter device.

Auch ist aus der US 6 131 230 eine Reinigungsvorrichtung für Naßrasierer bekannt, die einen über eine Verschlußkappe befüll- und entleerbaren Flüßigkeitsspeicher aufweist.Also is from the US 6,131,230 a cleaning device for Naßrasierer known, which has a cap fillable and emptied via a cap fluid storage.

Aus der US 3 172 416 ist ein Reinigungsgerät für einen elektrischen Rasierer bekannt, das einen Behälter mit einer Aufnahmeöffnung für den Scherkopfbereich des Rasierers aufweist. In dem Behälter sind eine motorisch angetriebene Fördereinrichtung zur Erzeugung eines zirkulierenden Stroms einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit sowie eine Einrichtung zum Sammeln von Haarpartikeln und sonstigen Partikeln angeordnet. Zur Reinigung wird der Scherkopfbereich von Reinigungsflüssigkeit durchströmt und gleichzeitig der an das Reinigungsgerät angeschlossene Rasierer in Betrieb genommen.From the US 3,172,416 For example, an electric razor cleaning apparatus is known which has a container with a shaving head receiving opening for the razor. In the container, a motor-driven conveyor for generating a circulating stream of a cleaning liquid and means for collecting hair particles and other particles are arranged. For cleaning, the shaving head area is traversed by cleaning liquid and at the same time the razor connected to the cleaning device is put into operation.

Die DE 44 02 238 C2 und die WO 98/35580 A offenbaren eine Reinigungsvorrichtung für den Scherkopf eines Trockenrasierers. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung weist ein Aufnahmeteil für den Scherkopf des Rasierapparats und wenigstens einen Reinigungsflüssigkeitsbehälter auf. Das Aufnahmeteil ist oberhalb des Flüssigkeitspegels der Reinigungsflüssigkeit angeordnet und ist über eine motorisch angetriebene Fördereinrichtung mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus dem Reinigungsflüssigkeitsbehälter versorgbar. Hierzu ist das Aufnahmeteil über eine Überlaufeinrichtung und/oder über mindestens eine Auslaßöffnung mit dem Reinigungsflüssigkeitsbehälter verbunden.The DE 44 02 238 C2 and the WO 98/35580 A disclose a cleaning device for the shaving head of a dry shaver. The cleaning device has a receiving part for the shaving head of the shaver and at least one cleaning liquid container. The receiving part is arranged above the liquid level of the cleaning liquid and can be supplied via a motor-driven conveyor with cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid container. For this purpose, the receiving part via an overflow device and / or connected via at least one outlet opening with the cleaning liquid container.

Mit den bekannten Reinigungsvorrichtungen lassen sich zwar zum Teil sehr gute Reinigungsergebnisse erzielen. Sie sind aber relativ aufwendig konstruiert und/oder beanspruchen eine vergleichsweise große Stellfläche.Although with the known cleaning devices can be achieved in part very good cleaning results. But they are relatively expensive constructed and / or claim a comparatively large footprint.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine elektrische Reinigungsvorrichtung für einen Rasierapparat so auszubilden, daß sie mit einem geringen Aufwand hergestellt werden kann und eine möglichst kleine Stellfläche benötigt.The invention has the object of providing an electrical cleaning device for a razor in such a way that it can be produced with little effort and requires the smallest possible footprint.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine elektrische Reinigungsvorrichtung mit der Merkmalskombination des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by an electric cleaning device with the combination of features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung für einen Rasierapparat weist ein Oberteil mit einem Reinigungsbehälter zur Aufnahme des Rasierapparats im Bereich seines Scherkopfes und mit einer von einem Elektromotor angetriebenen Fördereinrichtung für eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf. Die Besonderheit der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtung besteht darin, daß sich das Oberteil auf einer auswechselbaren Kartusche zur Bevorratung der Reinigungsflüssigkeit abstützt.The razor cleaning device according to the invention has an upper part with a cleaning container for receiving the razor in the region of its shaving head and with a cleaning device for a cleaning liquid driven by an electric motor. The peculiarity of the cleaning device according to the invention is that the upper part is supported on a replaceable cartridge for storing the cleaning liquid.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung hat den Vorteil, daß sie über eine auswechselbare Kartusche verfügt und dennoch kompakt und einfach aufgebaut ist. Dadurch, daß die Kartusche nicht von dem Gehäuse der Reinigungsvorrichtung umgeben ist, kann zum einen ein aufwendiger Mechanismus zum Einsetzen und Entnehmen der Kartusche entfallen und zum anderen benötigt die Reinigungsvorrichtung bei gleichem Kartuschenvolumen eine kleinere Stellfläche.The device according to the invention has the advantage that it has a replaceable cartridge and yet is compact and simple. The fact that the cartridge is not surrounded by the housing of the cleaning device, on the one hand eliminates a complicated mechanism for inserting and removing the cartridge and on the other hand requires the cleaning device with the same cartridge volume a smaller footprint.

Das Oberteil und die Kartusche können durch eine Koppeleinrichtung lösbar miteinander verbunden sein. Dadurch wird ein sicherer Halt des Oberteils auf der Kartusche gewährleistet und trotzdem ein Auswechseln der Kartusche ermöglicht. Insbesondere kann die Koppeleinrichtung durch zusammenwirkende Koppelelemente auf der Unterseite des Oberteils und auf der Oberseite der Kartusche gebildet werden. Derart angeordnete Koppelelemente sind im gekoppelten Zustand des Oberteils und der Kartusche von außen nicht sichtbar und wirken sich somit nicht störend auf den optischen Eindruck aus. Die Koppeleinrichtung kann beispielsweise als eine Schraubverbindung ausgebildet sein, die mit wenig Aufwand gefertigt werden kann und leicht zu bedienen ist. Ebenso ist es auch möglich, die Koppeleinrichtung als einen Rastmechanismus auszubilden, so daß ein Kartuschenwechsel sehr schnell ausgeführt werden kann. Um das Handling während des Kartuschenwechsels zu erleichtern, kann das Oberteil Standfüße zum Abstellen des Oberteils bei abgenommener Kartusche aufweisen.The upper part and the cartridge can be releasably connected to each other by a coupling device. This ensures a secure hold of the upper part on the cartridge and still allows a replacement of the cartridge. In particular, the coupling device can be formed by cooperating coupling elements on the underside of the upper part and on the upper side of the cartridge. Such arranged coupling elements are not visible in the coupled state of the upper part and the cartridge from the outside and thus do not interfere with the visual impression. The coupling device may be formed, for example, as a screw, which made with little effort can be and is easy to use. Likewise, it is also possible to form the coupling device as a latching mechanism, so that a cartridge change can be performed very quickly. In order to facilitate the handling during the cartridge change, the upper part may have feet for parking the upper part when the cartridge is removed.

Weiterhin kann das Oberteil eine Aktivierungseinrichtung zur wenigstens zeitweisen Inbetriebnahme des Rasierapparats aufweisen. Dies hat den Vorteil, daß sich ein besonders gutes Reinigungsergebnis erzielen läßt. Dabei kann die Aktivierungseinrichtung insbesondere als wenigstens ein elektrischer Kontakt ausgebildet sein. In einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die äußere Form der Kartusche im Übergangsbereich zum Oberteil an die äußere Form des Oberteils angepaßt, um eine optimale Anbindung zwischen dem Oberteil und der Kartusche zu ermöglichen und ein gefälliges optisches Erscheinungsbild zu erreichen.Furthermore, the upper part may have an activation device for the at least temporary commissioning of the shaver. This has the advantage that it is possible to achieve a particularly good cleaning result. In this case, the activation device can be designed in particular as at least one electrical contact. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shape of the cartridge in the transition region to the upper part is adapted to the outer shape of the upper part, in order to allow an optimal connection between the upper part and the cartridge and to achieve a pleasing visual appearance.

Auch bezieht sich die Erfindung auf ein System bestehend aus einem Rasierapparat und der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtung. Der Rasierapparat verfügt über eine durch die Reinigungsvorrichtung aktivierbare Reinigungsfunktion zur zeitweisen Inbetriebnahme des Rasierapparats während des Reinigungsvorgangs. Dies hat den Vorteil, daß der Rasierapparat mit einem für seine Bauart optimalen Reinigungsprogramm ausgestattet werden kann und der Aufwand für die Realisierung des Reinigungsprogramms bei der Reinigungsvorrichtung entfallen kann.Also, the invention relates to a system consisting of a razor and the cleaning device according to the invention. The shaver has a cleaning function that can be activated by the cleaning device for the temporary operation of the shaver during the cleaning process. This has the advantage that the razor can be equipped with an optimal for his design cleaning program and the cost of implementing the cleaning program can be omitted in the cleaning device.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele erläutert.The invention will be explained below with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings.

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Fig. 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel für die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung mit eingesetztem Rasierapparat,
Fig. 2
das Ausführungsbeispiel aus Fig. 1 ohne Rasierapparat,
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ein Ausführungsbeispiel für die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung mit abgenommener Kartusche und
Fig. 4
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvor- richtung mit abgenommener Kartusche.
Each show in perspective
Fig. 1
an embodiment of the inventive cleaning device with razor inserted,
Fig. 2
the embodiment Fig. 1 without shaver,
Fig. 3
An embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention with removed cartridge and
Fig. 4
a further embodiment of the invention Reinigungsvor- device with removed cartridge.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel für die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 in perspektivischer Darstellung. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 weist ein Oberteil 2 mit einer Aufnahmeöffnung 3 auf, in die ein elektrischer Rasierapparat 4 im Bereich seines Scherkopfes eingeführt ist. Im Oberteil 2 sind die für den Betrieb der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 benötigten Komponenten angeordnet. Bei diesen Komponenten, die von außen nicht sichtbar und deshalb in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt sind, handelt es sich beispielsweise um eine Fördereinrichtung zum Fördern einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit, einen Elektromotor zum Antreiben der Fördereinrichtung usw. Unterhalb des Oberteils 2 ist eine auswechselbare Kartusche 5 angeordnet, die als ein Unterteil der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 ausgebildet ist und das Oberteil 2 trägt. Neben ihrer Funktion als tragendes Teil der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 dient die Kartusche 5 dazu, die Reinigungsflüssigkeit zu bevorraten. Ist die Reinigungsflüssigkeit aufgebraucht oder stark verschmutzt, so wird durch Auswechseln der Kartusche 5 frische Reinigungsflüssigkeit bereitgestellt. Beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel gehen die äußeren Mantelflächen des Oberteils 2 und der Kartusche 5 ohne radialen Versatz ineinander über, so daß die Kartusche 5 optisch nicht als eine Fremdkomponente in Erscheinung tritt, sondern einen integralen Bestandteil der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 bildet. Um eine gute Standfestigkeit zu erzielen, verjüngt sich die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 von unten nach oben. Dies gilt sowohl für das Oberteil 2 als auch für die Kartusche 5. Dabei weist sowohl das Oberteil 2 als auch die Kartusche 5 in weiten Bereichen einen kreisförmigen Querschnitt auf. Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention in a perspective view. The cleaning device 1 has an upper part 2 with a receiving opening 3 into which an electric shaver 4 is inserted in the region of its shaving head. In the upper part 2, the components required for the operation of the cleaning device 1 are arranged. These components are not visible from the outside and therefore in Fig. 1 are not shown, it is for example a conveyor for conveying a cleaning liquid, an electric motor for driving the conveyor, etc. Below the upper part 2, an interchangeable cartridge 5 is arranged, which is designed as a lower part of the cleaning device 1 and carries the upper part 2. In addition to its function as a supporting part of the cleaning device 1, the cartridge 5 is used to store the cleaning liquid. If the cleaning liquid is used up or heavily soiled, then by replacing the cartridge 5 fresh cleaning liquid is provided. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer lateral surfaces of the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 merge into each other without radial offset, so that the cartridge 5 visually does not appear as a foreign component in appearance, but forms an integral part of the cleaning device 1. To achieve a good stability, the cleaning device 1 tapers from bottom to top. This applies both to the upper part 2 and to the cartridge 5. In this case, both the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 have a circular cross-section in wide areas.

Fig. 2 zeigt das Ausführungsbeispiel aus Fig. 1 ohne den Rasierapparat 4, so daß der Blick auf einen über die Aufnahmeöffnung 3 zugänglichen Reinigungsbehälter 6 freigegeben wird, in den der Rasierapparat 4 während des Reinigungsvorgangs eintaucht. Der Reinigungsbehälter 6 kann mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit gefüllt werden, die mit der Fördereinrichtung von der Kartusche 5 in den Reinigungsbehälter 6 gefördert wird. Im Bereich des Reinigungsbehälters 6 sind elektrische Kontakte 7 angeordnet, die an entsprechenden Kontaktstellen des Rasierapparats 4 anliegen, wenn dieser in den Reinigungsbehälter 6 eintaucht. An der Außenseite des Oberteils 2 ist ein elektrischer Anschluß 8 vorgesehen, über den dem Oberteil 2 eine Betriebsspannung zugeführt werden kann. Weiterhin kann das Oberteil 2 noch einen figürlich nicht dargestellten Schalter zum Starten des Reinigungsvorgangs aufweisen, falls ein automatisches Starten des Reinigungsvorgangs bei Berührung der elektrischen Kontakte 7 durch den Rasierapparat 4 nicht gewünscht wird. Fig. 2 shows the embodiment Fig. 1 without the razor 4, so that the view is released to a cleaning container 6 accessible via the receiving opening 3, in which the razor 4 is immersed during the cleaning process. The cleaning container 6 can be filled with cleaning liquid, which is conveyed by the conveyor from the cartridge 5 into the cleaning container 6. In the region of the cleaning container 6 electrical contacts 7 are arranged, which abut against corresponding contact points of the shaver 4, when immersed in the cleaning container 6. On the outside of the upper part 2, an electrical terminal 8 is provided, via which the upper part 2, an operating voltage can be supplied. Furthermore, the upper part 2 may also have a figuratively not shown switch for starting the cleaning process, if an automatic starting of the cleaning operation when touching the electrical contacts 7 by the razor 4 is not desired.

Über die elektrischen Kontakte 7 kann der Scherkopf des Rasierapparats 4 während des Reinigungsvorgangs in Betrieb genommen werden, so daß eine Relativbewegung zwischen den Komponenten des Scherkopfes und der Reinigungsflüssigkeit erzeugt wird und dadurch eine intensive Reinigungswirkung erzielt werden kann. Je nach Ausführung der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 kann über die elektrischen Kontakte 7 beispielsweise ein im Rasierapparat 4 hinterlegtes Reinigungsprogramm gestartet werden, mit dem der Scherkopf automatisch für eine oder mehrere Zeitspannen in Betrieb genommen wird. Bei dem Reinigungsprogramm ist zwischen den Betriebsphasen jeweils eine Einweichzeit ohne Scherkopfbetrieb vorgesehen. Die Hinterlegung des Reinigungsprogramms im Rasierapparat 4 ermöglicht eine relativ einfache Ausbildung der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1. Es ist aber auch möglich das Reinigungsprogramm in der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 zu hinterlegen und den Rasierapparat 4 gemäß dem Reinigungsprogramm über die elektrischen Kontakte 7 anzusteuern. Zudem kann einem Rasierapparat 4, der mit einem Akku betrieben wird, über die elektrischen Kontakte 7 ein Ladestrom zugeführt werden.Through the electrical contacts 7 of the shaving head of the razor 4 can be taken during the cleaning operation in operation, so that a relative movement between the components of the shaving head and the cleaning liquid is generated and thereby an intensive cleaning effect can be achieved. Depending on the design of the cleaning device 1, a cleaning program stored in the razor 4, for example, can be started via the electrical contacts 7, with which the shaving head is automatically put into operation for one or more periods of time. In the cleaning program, a soaking time without shaving head operation is provided in each case between the operating phases. The deposit of the cleaning program in the shaver 4 allows a relative However, it is also possible to deposit the cleaning program in the cleaning device 1 and to control the razor 4 according to the cleaning program via the electrical contacts 7. In addition, a razor 4, which is operated with a battery, via the electrical contacts 7, a charging current to be supplied.

Je nach Ausführung der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 wird der Scherkopf des Rasierapparats 4 während des Reinigungsvorgangs von einem Flüssigkeitsstrom umspült, der von der Fördereinrichtung erzeugt wird, oder taucht in die eher statisch im Reinigungsbehälter 6 vorhandene Reinigungsflüssigkeit ein. Nach dem Reinigungsvorgang strömt die Reinigungsflüssigkeit inklusive der vom Scherkopf abgelösten Schmutzstoffe in die Kartusche 5 zurück, in der die Schmutzstoffe im Laufe der Zeit absedimentieren. Um zu verhindern, daß die Schmutzstoffe zusammen mit der Reinigungsflüssigkeit wieder in den Reinigungsbehälter 6 gefördert werden, kann ein Filter vorgesehen werden.Depending on the design of the cleaning device 1, the shaving head of the shaver 4 is surrounded by a liquid flow during the cleaning process, which is generated by the conveyor, or immersed in the rather static in the cleaning tank 6 existing cleaning liquid. After the cleaning process, the cleaning liquid, including the contaminants detached from the shaving head, flows back into the cartridge 5, in which the contaminants sediment over time. In order to prevent the contaminants are conveyed back into the cleaning container 6 together with the cleaning liquid, a filter can be provided.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel für die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 mit abgenommener Kartusche 5 in perspektivischer Darstellung. Das Oberteil 2 weist an seiner Unterseite in zentraler Position einen rohrförmigen Fortsatz 9 auf, der wenigstens in einem zur Unterseite benachbarten Teilbereich mit einem Innengewinde 10 versehen ist. Die Kartusche 5 weist auf ihrer Oberseite ebenfalls in zentraler Position eine kreisrunde Öffnung 11 auf, deren Rand mit einem Außengewinde 12 versehen ist. Das Innengewinde 10 und das Außengewinde 12 sind so aufeinander abgestimmt, daß das Oberteil 2 auf die Kartusche 5 geschraubt werden kann und dadurch eine lösbare mechanische Verbindung zwischen dem Oberteil 2 und der Kartusche 5 hergestellt werden kann. Hierzu wird der rohrförmige Fortsatz 9 des Oberteils 2 soweit in die Öffnung 11 der Kartusche 5 eingeführt, daß das Innengewinde 10 am Außengewinde 12 anliegt. Danach werden das Oberteil 2 und die Kartusche 5 gegeneinander verdreht und dadurch verschraubt. Durch die jeweils mittige Anordnung des Innengewindes 10 und des Außengewindes 12 liegen die Unterseite des Oberteils 2 und die Oberseite der Kartusche 5 im verschraubten Zustand deckungsgleich aneinander. Der rohrförmige Fortsatz 9 taucht dabei durch die Öffnung 11 soweit in die Kartusche 5 ein, daß eine Förderung der Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus der Kartusche 5 möglich ist. Um eine Ermittlung des Füllstandes der Reinigungsflüssigkeit zu ermöglichen, ist in die Mantelfläche der Kartusche 5 ein Sichtfenster 13 eingelassen, durch das hindurch der Füllstand der Reinigungsflüssigkeit abgelesen werden kann. Bei einem zu geringen Füllstand wird die Kartusche 5 vom Oberteil 2 abgeschraubt und eine neue Kartusche 5 an das Oberteil 2 angeschraubt. Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention with removed cartridge 5 in a perspective view. The upper part 2 has on its underside in a central position a tubular extension 9, which is provided with an internal thread 10 at least in a subsection adjacent to the underside. The cartridge 5 has on its upper side also in a central position a circular opening 11, the edge of which is provided with an external thread 12. The internal thread 10 and the external thread 12 are coordinated so that the upper part 2 can be screwed onto the cartridge 5 and thereby a releasable mechanical connection between the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 can be made. For this purpose, the tubular extension 9 of the upper part 2 is inserted into the opening 11 of the cartridge 5 so far that the internal thread 10 bears against the external thread 12. Thereafter, the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 are rotated against each other and thereby screwed. By the respective central arrangement of the internal thread 10 and the external thread 12, the underside of the upper part 2 and the top of the cartridge 5 are in the screwed state congruent to each other. The tubular extension 9 dives so far through the opening 11 in the cartridge 5, that a promotion of the cleaning liquid from the cartridge 5 is possible. In order to enable a determination of the level of the cleaning liquid, a viewing window 13 is inserted into the lateral surface of the cartridge 5, through which the level of the cleaning liquid can be read. If the filling level is too low, the cartridge 5 is unscrewed from the upper part 2 and a new cartridge 5 is screwed to the upper part 2.

Fig. 4 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 mit abgenommener Kartusche 5 in perspektivischer Darstellung. Dieses Ausführungsbeispiel unterscheidet sich vom Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 3 insbesondere hinsichtlich der Ausbildung des Kopplungsmechanismus zwischen dem Oberteil 2 und der Kartusche 5. Im Gegensatz zum Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 3 ist keine Schraubverbindung, sondern eine Bajonettverbindung vorgesehen. Hierzu ist beispielsweise am rohrförmigen Fortsatz 9 des Oberteils 2 ein Rastelement 14 ausgebildet, das in ein im Bereich der Öffnung 11 der Kartusche 5 angeordnetes Gegenstück 15 eingerastet werden kann. Zum Einrasten des Rastelements 14 in das Gegenstück 15 werden die Unterseite des Oberteils 2 und die Oberseite der Kartusche 5 in einer vorgegebenen Winkellage einander angenähert und dann um einen definierten Drehwinkel relativ zueinander verdreht. Um das Einrasten zu erleichtern, weist die Kartusche 5 auf ihrer Oberseite eine Führungsöffnung 16 auf, in die im Rahmen des Einrastvorgangs ein an der Unterseite des Oberteils 2 angeordneter Stift 17 eingefädelt wird. Die Führungsöffnung 16 ist als ein Langloch ausgebildet, das gemäß einem Kreisbogen gekrümmt ist. In einer ersten Endstellung des Stiftes 17 in der Führungsöffnung 16 ist das Rastelement 14 in das Gegenstück 15 eingerastet, so daß das Oberteil 2 und die Kartusche 5 fest miteinander verbunden sind. In einer zweiten Endstellung gibt das Gegenstück 15 das Rastelement 14 frei, so daß die Kartusche 5 vom Oberteil 2 getrennt werden kann. Fig. 4 shows a further embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention with removed cartridge 5 in a perspective view. This embodiment differs from the embodiment of Fig. 3 in particular with regard to the formation of the coupling mechanism between the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5. In contrast to the embodiment of Fig. 3 is not a screw, but a bayonet connection provided. For this purpose, for example, a latching element 14 is formed on the tubular extension 9 of the upper part 2, which can be engaged in a arranged in the region of the opening 11 of the cartridge 5 counterpart 15. To engage the locking element 14 in the counterpart 15, the underside of the upper part 2 and the top of the cartridge 5 are approximated in a predetermined angular position and then rotated by a defined angle of rotation relative to each other. In order to facilitate the engagement, the cartridge 5 has on its upper side a guide opening 16 into which a pin 17 arranged on the underside of the upper part 2 is threaded during the latching process. The guide opening 16 is formed as a slot which is curved in accordance with a circular arc. In a first end position of the pin 17 in the guide opening 16, the locking element 14 is engaged in the counterpart 15, so that the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 are firmly connected. In a second end position, the counterpart 15 releases the locking element 14, so that the cartridge 5 can be separated from the upper part 2.

Um das Auswechseln der Kartusche 5 zu erleichtern, verfügt das Oberteil 2 bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 4 über drei Standfüße 18, die an der Unterseite des Oberteils 2 angeordnet sind und auf die das von der Kartusche 5 abgenommene Oberteil 2 abgestellt werden kann. Damit das Zusammenfügen des Oberteils 2 und der Kartusche 5 durch die Standfüße 18 nicht behindert wird, weist die Kartusche 5 an ihrer Oberseite drei Zusatzöffnungen 19 auf, die ähnlich wie die Führungsöffnung 16 geformt sind und die Standfüße 18 aufnehmen.In order to facilitate the replacement of the cartridge 5, the upper part 2 has in the embodiment according to Fig. 4 via three feet 18, which are arranged on the underside of the upper part 2 and on which the removed from the cartridge 5 upper part 2 can be parked. Thus, the assembly of the upper part 2 and the cartridge 5 is not hindered by the feet 18, the cartridge 5 at its top three additional openings 19 which are shaped similar to the guide opening 16 and the feet 18 record.

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  1. An electric cleaning device (1) for a shaving apparatus (4), with an upper portion (2) having a cleaning receptacle (6) for receiving the shaving head section of the shaving apparatus (4) and an electric motor powered fluid impelling device for a cleaning fluid, characterized in that the upper portion (2) takes support upon a replaceable cartridge (5) holding a supply of cleaning fluid.
  2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper portion (2) and the cartridge (5) are releasably connected with one another by a coupling device.
  3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that the coupling device is formed by cooperating coupling elements (10, 12, 14, 15) on the underside of the upper portion (2) and on the top surface of the cartridge (5).
  4. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the coupling device is constructed as a screwed joint.
  5. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the coupling device is constructed as a detent mechanism.
  6. The cleaning device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper portion (2) is equipped with feet (18) for supporting the upper portion (2) on a surface when the cartridge (5) has been removed.
  7. The cleaning device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper portion (2) includes an activating device for setting the shaving apparatus (4) in operation at least temporarily.
  8. The cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that the activating device is constructed as at least one electrical contact (7).
  9. The cleaning device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer contour of the cartridge (5) is shaped to conform to the outer contour of the upper portion (2) in the area of transition to said upper portion (2).
  10. A system comprised of a shaving apparatus (4) and an electric cleaning device (1) for said shaving apparatus (4) characterized in that said cleaning device (1) is constructed according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and said shaving apparatus (4) possesses a cleaning function that is activatable by the cleaning device (1) in the sense of setting the shaving apparatus (4) in operation temporarily during a cleaning cycle.
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