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EP1979132B1
EP1979132B1 EP07703046.8A EP07703046A EP1979132B1 EP 1979132 B1 EP1979132 B1 EP 1979132B1 EP 07703046 A EP07703046 A EP 07703046A EP 1979132 B1 EP1979132 B1 EP 1979132B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D15/00—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping
    • B24D15/04—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping resilient; with resiliently-mounted operative surface
    • 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
    • A47L13/16—Cloths; Pads; Sponges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D11/00—Constructional features of flexible abrasive materials; Special features in the manufacture of such materials

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  • the invention relates to a scouring body comprising a fabric provided with a scouring composition, the scouring composition comprising a binder and scouring particles, the fabric comprising a cleaning surface having a relief pattern.
  • a scouring body which has as a carrier material a textile fabric which is provided with a scouring composition.
  • the textile fabric consists of a nonwoven fabric which has been mechanically consolidated by needling or by water jet.
  • a scouring composition comprising a chemical binder and abrasive particles.
  • the previously known scouring body is suitable for absorbing or absorbing aqueous substances and for loosening firmly adhering soiling due to the abrasive effect of the scouring composition.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a scouring body with a more effective power transmission.
  • the fabric is arranged on a sponge body.
  • the textile fabric is formed as a nonwoven fabric made of synthetic fibers and preferably solidified by means of water jet.
  • the thickness of the sheet is between 0.8 and 3 mm and the basis weight is between 50 and 200 g / mm 2.
  • Such fabrics have a low basis weight and a small thickness with high tensile strength.
  • the sponge body forms a support body which offers a variety of grip options. As a result, in various ways, effective force can be exerted on the fabric provided with the scouring composition so that a good cleaning performance against firmly adhering contaminants results.
  • the relief pattern additionally improves the cleaning action of the scrubbing body.
  • the relief pattern may be formed by a nub structure, wherein the nubs are arranged hexagonally. This will prevent the dirt from adding to the abrasive surface as the dirt collects between the dimples in the recesses, thereby not affecting the scrubbing process.
  • the sponge body may be formed of an open-cell plastic foam or a natural foam.
  • the foam can be formed in particular of polyurethane or viscose. Foams made of these materials are inexpensive to produce and have good mechanical properties, so that they are easy to grasp and can transmit forces. Viscose has a high water absorption capacity.
  • the scrubbing body is preferably cuboid and has two major surfaces. Then, on a first major surface, the sheet with the abrasive composition is disposed. On the second main surface opposite the first main surfaces, the further textile fabric is arranged.
  • This sheet preferably also consists of a nonwoven fabric with synthetic fibers, wherein the nonwoven fabric is formed so that the further fabric has a high water absorption. The second main surface then serves for the aftertreatment of surfaces which have already been cleaned with the first main surface and for the absorption of liquids.
  • the further fabric may comprise microfibers.
  • Microfibers have a fiber diameter smaller than 1 ⁇ m.
  • the microfibers used have a high absorption capacity for liquids such as water and fats.
  • the scouring composition may comprise glass granules.
  • Glass granules have a high hardness and are particularly suitable for cleaning glass or ceramic surfaces, such as glass ceramic cooktops or slices of stoves.
  • the binder may be latex, phenolic resin and / or acrylate based.
  • a phenolic resin-based binder has high hardness, high abrasion resistance.
  • the binder may be acrylate-based.
  • Acrylate-based binders have a pleasant feel.
  • Latex-based binders have a high elasticity. Blends of latex and phenolic resin binder have by the phenolic resin a high flexural rigidity, wherein the bending stiffness is reduced by the latex content so far that the abrasive body can be wrung well.
  • the binder may consist of a mixture of acrylate and phenolic resin. The properties of both binder materials then influence the feel and hardness of the material.
  • the binder may be formed on the sheet such that the sheet is substantially impermeable to water.
  • a film of cleaning liquid remains between the fabric having the abrasive composition and the surface to be cleaned. Dirt is dissolved in the cleaning fluid and it results in a gentle and effective cleaning of the surface to be cleaned.
  • the binder may also be formed so that the sheet is rigid. This results in a particularly good power transmission and an improved cleaning effect against firmly adhering dirt.
  • Other possible binders are melamine resin, nitrile rubber, polyurethane or compounds of all the binders mentioned.
  • the sponge body may be formed quadrangular, wherein the edges have a curved contour. As a result, hard to reach areas can be effectively cleaned. It results in a variety of different grip options.
  • the mutually opposite edges can be congruent with each other.
  • the scouring body is usually made of a flat Precursor produced by punching. In this shaping results in a lossless and therefore cost-effective production of abrasive bodies with curved edge design.
  • the scrubbing body may have a thickness of 2 to 5 cm. In particular, with a thickness of the scrubbing body of 4 cm, many grip options and a good power transmission.
  • the above-described scouring body is particularly suitable for use for cleaning glass and / or ceramic surfaces due to its advantageous embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 shows a scrubbing body 1 in particular for cleaning glass and / or ceramic surfaces.
  • the scrubbing body 1 consists of a textile fabric 2, which forms a cleaning surface 6 with a relief pattern 7 formed by protruding knobs.
  • the fabric 2 is arranged on a sponge body 8 and connected by an adhesive bond cohesively thereto.
  • the sponge body 8 is formed in this embodiment of an open-cell polyurethane foam.
  • the Scrubber body 1 is square and the edges 10, 11, 12, 13 of the scrubbing body 1 have a curved contour, wherein the opposing edges 10 and 11 and 12 and 13 are each formed congruent.
  • the scrubbing body 1 has a thickness of 4 cm.
  • On the cleaning surface 6 opposite side of the sponge body 8, a further textile fabric 9 is arranged, which comprises microfibers having a fiber diameter less than 1 micron.
  • the further fabric 9 is also bonded by means of an adhesive bond with the sponge body 8.
  • FIG. 2 shows the scrubbing body 1 according to FIG. 1 in another view.
  • the fabric 2 consists of a water jet-bonded nonwoven fabric made of synthetic fibers with different surface weights between 50 and 200 g / m 2 .
  • the fabric 2 is provided with a scouring composition 3, which in turn comprises a binder 4 and scouring particles 5.
  • the binder 4 in this embodiment consists of a composition of latex and phenolic resin.
  • the scrubbing particles 5 consist of glass granules.
  • the composition of the binder 4 is selected so that the sheet 2 is waterproof and rigid and can be wrung out well.
  • the properties of the binder 4 can be done by a subsequent heat treatment.
  • the total thickness of the sheet 2 is between 0.9 and 2 mm.
  • a textile material 2 formed by a nonwoven fabric, is first produced from a fibrous material.
  • the solidification of the textile fabric 2 takes place by means of a hydroentanglement.
  • the shaping of the cleaning surface 6 takes place in the same method step.
  • the relief pattern 7 with the nubs is likewise produced by the hydroentanglement.
  • the abrasive composition 3 is prepared by mixing the binder composition 4 made with abrasive particles 5 of glass granules.
  • the scouring composition 3 is applied to the cleaning surface 6 by spraying.
  • the sheet 2 may be heat treated to cure the abrasive composition 3 in an oven.
  • the fabric 2 is adhered to a sheet-like precursor consisting of an open-cell polyurethane foam.
  • the float 8 may also consist of viscose.
  • On the opposite side another sheet 9 is glued. Subsequently, the scouring body 1 with the curved edges 10, 11, 12, 13 are punched out of the flat precursor.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Scheuerkörper, umfassend ein textiles Flächengebilde, welches mit einer Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung versehen ist, wobei die Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung einen Binder und Scheuerpartikel umfasst, wobei das textile Flächengebilde eine Reinigungsfläche mit einem Reliefmuster aufweist.The invention relates to a scouring body comprising a fabric provided with a scouring composition, the scouring composition comprising a binder and scouring particles, the fabric comprising a cleaning surface having a relief pattern.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus der DE 298 02 421 U1 ist ein Scheuerkörper bekannt, der als Trägermaterial ein textiles Flächengebilde aufweist, welches mit einer Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung versehen ist. Das textile Flächengebilde besteht aus einem Vliesstoff, der mechanisch durch Nadeln oder durch Wasserstrahl verfestigt wurde. Auf das Flächengebilde ist eine Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung aufgebracht, die einen chemischen Binder und abrasive Partikel umfasst. Der vorbekannte Scheuerkörper eignet sich zum Aufnehmen oder Aufsaugen von wässrigen Substanzen und dem Lösen fest anhaftender Verschmutzungen aufgrund der abrasiven wirkung der Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung.From the DE 298 02 421 U1 a scouring body is known which has as a carrier material a textile fabric which is provided with a scouring composition. The textile fabric consists of a nonwoven fabric which has been mechanically consolidated by needling or by water jet. On the sheet is applied a scouring composition comprising a chemical binder and abrasive particles. The previously known scouring body is suitable for absorbing or absorbing aqueous substances and for loosening firmly adhering soiling due to the abrasive effect of the scouring composition.

Bei einem dünnen, flexibel ausgebildeten Scheuerkörper ist nachteilig, dass bei diesen durch eingeschränkte Griffmöglichkeiten, die Kraftübertragung eingeschränkt ist. Des Weiteren erfolgt die Kraftübertragung vorwiegend nur an der Stelle, an der auf den Scheuerkörper Druck ausgeübt wird.In a thin, flexible trained scouring body is disadvantageous that in these by limited grip options, the power transmission is limited. Furthermore, the power transmission takes place predominantly only at the point at which pressure is exerted on the scrubbing body.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Scheuerkörper mit einer effektiveren Kraftübertragung bereitzustellen.The invention has for its object to provide a scouring body with a more effective power transmission.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 gelöst. Auf vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen nehmen die Unteransprüche Bezug.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. In advantageous embodiments, the dependent claims relate.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe ist das Flächengebilde auf einem Schwammkörper angeordnet. Das textile Flächengebilde ist dabei als Vliesstoff aus Kunstfasern ausgebildet und vorzugsweise mittels Wasserstrahl verfestigt. Die Dicke des Flächengebildes liegt zwischen 0,8 und 3 mm und das Flächengewicht beträgt zwischen 50 und 200 g/mm2. Derartige Flächengebilde weisen ein geringes Flächengewicht und eine geringe Dicke bei gleichzeitig hoher Zugfestigkeit auf. Der Schwammkörper bildet einen Tragkörper der eine Vielzahl von Griffmöglichkeiten bietet. Dadurch kann auf verschiedene Weise effektiv Kraft auf das mit der Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung versehene Flächengebilde ausgeübt werden, so dass sich eine gute Reinigungsleistung gegenüber fest anhaftenden Verschmutzungen ergibt. Das Reliefmuster verbessert die Reinigungswirkung des Scheuerkörpers zusätzlich. Dabei kann das Reliefmuster durch eine Noppenstruktur gebildet sein, wobei die Noppen hexagonal angeordnet sind. Dadurch kann vermieden werden, dass der Schmutz die abrasive Fläche zusetzt, da sich der Schmutz zwischen den Noppen in den Vertiefungen sammelt und dadurch den Scheuerprozess nicht beeinflusst.To solve the problem, the fabric is arranged on a sponge body. The textile fabric is formed as a nonwoven fabric made of synthetic fibers and preferably solidified by means of water jet. The thickness of the sheet is between 0.8 and 3 mm and the basis weight is between 50 and 200 g / mm 2. Such fabrics have a low basis weight and a small thickness with high tensile strength. The sponge body forms a support body which offers a variety of grip options. As a result, in various ways, effective force can be exerted on the fabric provided with the scouring composition so that a good cleaning performance against firmly adhering contaminants results. The relief pattern additionally improves the cleaning action of the scrubbing body. In this case, the relief pattern may be formed by a nub structure, wherein the nubs are arranged hexagonally. This will prevent the dirt from adding to the abrasive surface as the dirt collects between the dimples in the recesses, thereby not affecting the scrubbing process.

Der Schwammkörper kann aus einem offenzelligen Kunststoffschaum oder einem Naturschaum gebildet sein. Der Schaum kann dabei insbesondere aus Polyurethan oder Viskose gebildet sein. Schäume aus diesen Werkstoffen sind kostengünstig herstellbar und weisen gute mechanische Eigenschaften auf, so dass sie gut greifbar sind und Kräfte übertragen können. Viskose hat eine hohe Wasseraufnahmefähigkeit.The sponge body may be formed of an open-cell plastic foam or a natural foam. The foam can be formed in particular of polyurethane or viscose. Foams made of these materials are inexpensive to produce and have good mechanical properties, so that they are easy to grasp and can transmit forces. Viscose has a high water absorption capacity.

Auf dem Schwammkörper kann ein weiteres textiles Flächengebilde angeordnet sein. Der Scheuerkörper ist vorzugsweise quaderförmig ausgebildet und weist zwei Hauptflächen auf. Dann ist auf einer ersten Hauptfläche das Flächengebilde mit der Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung angeordnet. Auf der der ersten Hauptflächen gegenüber liegenden zweiten Hauptfläche ist das weitere textile Flächengebilde angeordnet. Dieses Flächengebilde besteht vorzugsweise ebenfalls aus einem Vliesstoff mit Kunststofffasern, wobei der Vliesstoff so ausgebildet ist, dass das weitere Flächengebilde eine hohe Wasseraufnahme aufweist. Die zweite Hauptfläche dient dann der Nachbehandlung von Oberflächen, die bereits mit der ersten Hauptfläche gereinigt wurden und zur Aufnahme von Flüssigkeiten.On the sponge body, another textile fabric may be arranged. The scrubbing body is preferably cuboid and has two major surfaces. Then, on a first major surface, the sheet with the abrasive composition is disposed. On the second main surface opposite the first main surfaces, the further textile fabric is arranged. This sheet preferably also consists of a nonwoven fabric with synthetic fibers, wherein the nonwoven fabric is formed so that the further fabric has a high water absorption. The second main surface then serves for the aftertreatment of surfaces which have already been cleaned with the first main surface and for the absorption of liquids.

Das weitere Flächengebilde kann Mikrofasern umfassen. Mikrofasern weisen einen Faserdurchmesser auf, der kleiner als 1 µm ist. Die zum Einsatz gelangenden Flächengebilde aus Mikrofasern weisen eine hohe Aufnahmefähigkeit für Flüssigkeiten wie Wasser und Fette auf.The further fabric may comprise microfibers. Microfibers have a fiber diameter smaller than 1 μm. The microfibers used have a high absorption capacity for liquids such as water and fats.

Die Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung kann Glasgranulat umfassen. Glasgranulat weist eine hohe Härte auf und eignet sich besonders zur Reinigung von Glas- oder Keramikoberflächen, wie beispielsweise Glaskeramik-Kochfeldern oder Scheiben von Kaminöfen.The scouring composition may comprise glass granules. Glass granules have a high hardness and are particularly suitable for cleaning glass or ceramic surfaces, such as glass ceramic cooktops or slices of stoves.

Der Binder kann latex, phenolharz- und/oder acrylatbasiert sein. Ein phenolharzbasierter Binder weist eine hohe Härte eine hohe Abriebsfestigkeit auf. In einer anderen Ausgestaltung kann der Binder acrylatbasiert sein. Acrylatbasierte Binder weisen einen angenehmen Griff auf. Latexbasierte Binder weisen eine hohe Elastizität auf. Mischungen aus Latex- und Phenolharz-Binder weisen durch das Phenolharz eine hohe Biegesteifigkeit, wobei die Biegesteifigkeit durch den Latex-Anteil so weit herabgesetzt ist, dass der Scheuerkörper gut ausgewrungen werden kann. In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung kann der Binder aus einer Mischung aus Acrylat und Phenolharz bestehen. Die Eigenschaften beider Binder-Stoffe beeinflussen dann den Griff und die Härte des Materials. Dabei kann der Binder auf dem Flächengebildes so ausgebildet sein, dass das Flächengebilde im Wesentlichen wasserundurchlässig ist. Dadurch verbleibt beim Reinigen ein Film aus Reinigungsflüssigkeit zwischen dem Flächengebilde mit der Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung und der zu reinigenden Oberfläche. Verschmutzungen werden in der Reinigungsflüssigkeit gelöst und es ergibt sich eine schonende und effektive Reinigung der zu reinigenden Oberfläche. Der Binder kann auch so ausgebildet sein, dass das Flächengebilde biegesteif ist. Dadurch ergibt sich eine besonders gute Kraftübertragung und eine verbesserte Reinigungswirkung gegenüber fest anhaftenden Verschmutzungen. Weitere mögliche Binder sind Melaminharz, Nitrilkautschuk, Polyurethan oder Verbindungen aus allen genannten Bindern.The binder may be latex, phenolic resin and / or acrylate based. A phenolic resin-based binder has high hardness, high abrasion resistance. In another embodiment, the binder may be acrylate-based. Acrylate-based binders have a pleasant feel. Latex-based binders have a high elasticity. Blends of latex and phenolic resin binder have by the phenolic resin a high flexural rigidity, wherein the bending stiffness is reduced by the latex content so far that the abrasive body can be wrung well. In a further embodiment, the binder may consist of a mixture of acrylate and phenolic resin. The properties of both binder materials then influence the feel and hardness of the material. In this case, the binder may be formed on the sheet such that the sheet is substantially impermeable to water. As a result, when cleaning, a film of cleaning liquid remains between the fabric having the abrasive composition and the surface to be cleaned. Dirt is dissolved in the cleaning fluid and it results in a gentle and effective cleaning of the surface to be cleaned. The binder may also be formed so that the sheet is rigid. This results in a particularly good power transmission and an improved cleaning effect against firmly adhering dirt. Other possible binders are melamine resin, nitrile rubber, polyurethane or compounds of all the binders mentioned.

Der Schwammkörper kann viereckig ausgebildet sein, wobei die Kanten eine geschwungene Kontur aufweisen. Dadurch können schwer erreichbare Stellen effektiv gereinigt werden. Es ergibt sich eine Vielzahl verschiedener Griffmöglichkeiten.The sponge body may be formed quadrangular, wherein the edges have a curved contour. As a result, hard to reach areas can be effectively cleaned. It results in a variety of different grip options.

Die einander gegenüber liegenden Kanten können zueinander kongruent ausgebindet sein. Der Scheuerkörper wird meist aus einem flächigen Vorprodukt durch Ausstanzen hergestellt. Bei dieser Formgebung ergibt sich eine verlustfreie und dadurch kostengünstige Herstellung von Scheuerkörpern mit geschwungener Kantengestaltung.The mutually opposite edges can be congruent with each other. The scouring body is usually made of a flat Precursor produced by punching. In this shaping results in a lossless and therefore cost-effective production of abrasive bodies with curved edge design.

Der Scheuerkörper kann eine Dicke von 2 bis 5 cm aufweisen. Insbesondere bei einer Dicke des Scheuerkörpers von 4 cm ergeben sich viele Griffmöglichkeiten und eine gute Kraftübertragung.The scrubbing body may have a thickness of 2 to 5 cm. In particular, with a thickness of the scrubbing body of 4 cm, many grip options and a good power transmission.

Der vorbeschriebene Scheuerkörper ist aufgrund seiner vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung insbesondere zur Verwendung zur Reinigung von Glas- und/oder Keramikoberflächen geeignet.The above-described scouring body is particularly suitable for use for cleaning glass and / or ceramic surfaces due to its advantageous embodiment.

Kurzbeschreibung der ZeichnungBrief description of the drawing

Einige Ausführungen des erfindungsgemäßen Scheuerkörper werden nachfolgend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Diese zeigen, jeweils schematisch:

Fig. 1
zeigt einen Scheuerkörper in perspektivischer Darstellung;
Fig. 2
zeigt einen Scheuerkörper gemäß Figur 1 in der Seitenansicht.
Some embodiments of the scrubbing body according to the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. These show, in each case schematically:
Fig. 1
shows a scouring body in perspective view;
Fig. 2
shows a scouring body according to FIG. 1 in the side view.

Ausführung der ErfindungEmbodiment of the invention

Figur 1 zeigt einen Scheuerkörper 1 insbesondere zur Reinigung von Glas- und/oder Keramikoberflächen. Der Scheuerkörper 1 besteht aus einem textilen Flächengebilde 2, welches eine Reinigungsfläche 6 mit einem durch vorstehende Noppen ausgebildeten Reliefmuster 7 bildet. Das Flächengebilde 2 ist auf einem Schwammkörper 8 angeordnet und durch eine Klebeverbindung stoffschlüssig mit dieser verbunden. Der Schwammkörper 8 ist in dieser Ausführung aus einem offenzelligen Polyurethan-Schaum gebildet. Der Scheuerkörper 1 ist viereckig ausgebildet und die Kanten 10, 11, 12, 13 des Scheuerkörpers 1 weisen eine geschwungene Kontur auf, wobei die einander gegenüber liegenden Kanten 10 und 11 sowie 12 und 13 zueinander jeweils kongruent ausgebildet sind. Der Scheuerkörper 1 weist eine Dicke von 4 cm auf. Auf der der Reinigungsfläche 6 gegenüber liegenden Seite des Schwammkörpers 8 ist ein weiteres textiles Flächengebilde 9 angeordnet, welches Mikrofasern mit einem Faserdurchmesser kleiner 1 µm umfasst. Das weitere Flächengebilde 9 ist ebenfalls stoffschlüssig mittels einer Klebeverbindung mit dem Schwammkörper 8 verbunden. FIG. 1 shows a scrubbing body 1 in particular for cleaning glass and / or ceramic surfaces. The scrubbing body 1 consists of a textile fabric 2, which forms a cleaning surface 6 with a relief pattern 7 formed by protruding knobs. The fabric 2 is arranged on a sponge body 8 and connected by an adhesive bond cohesively thereto. The sponge body 8 is formed in this embodiment of an open-cell polyurethane foam. Of the Scrubber body 1 is square and the edges 10, 11, 12, 13 of the scrubbing body 1 have a curved contour, wherein the opposing edges 10 and 11 and 12 and 13 are each formed congruent. The scrubbing body 1 has a thickness of 4 cm. On the cleaning surface 6 opposite side of the sponge body 8, a further textile fabric 9 is arranged, which comprises microfibers having a fiber diameter less than 1 micron. The further fabric 9 is also bonded by means of an adhesive bond with the sponge body 8.

Figur 2 zeigt den Scheuerkörper 1 gemäß Figur 1 in anderer Ansicht. Das Flächengebilde 2 besteht aus einem wasserstrahlvenfestigten Vliesstoff aus Kunststofffasern mit verschiedenen flächengewichten zwischen 50 und 200 g/m2. Das Flächengebilde 2 ist mit einer Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung 3 versehen, die wiederum einen Binder 4 und Scheuerpartikel 5 umfasst. Der Binder 4 besteht in dieser Ausführung aus einer Zusammensetzung von Latex und Phenolharz. Die Scheuerpartikel 5 bestehen aus Glasgranulat. Die Zusammensetzung des Binders 4 ist so ausgewählt, dass das Flächengebilde 2 wasserundurchlässig und biegesteif ausgebildet ist und gut ausgewrungen werden kann. Die Eigenschaften des Binders 4 kann durch eine nachgeschaltete Wärmebehandlung erfolgen. Die Gesamtdicke des Flächengebildes 2 beträgt zwischen 0,9 und 2 mm. FIG. 2 shows the scrubbing body 1 according to FIG. 1 in another view. The fabric 2 consists of a water jet-bonded nonwoven fabric made of synthetic fibers with different surface weights between 50 and 200 g / m 2 . The fabric 2 is provided with a scouring composition 3, which in turn comprises a binder 4 and scouring particles 5. The binder 4 in this embodiment consists of a composition of latex and phenolic resin. The scrubbing particles 5 consist of glass granules. The composition of the binder 4 is selected so that the sheet 2 is waterproof and rigid and can be wrung out well. The properties of the binder 4 can be done by a subsequent heat treatment. The total thickness of the sheet 2 is between 0.9 and 2 mm.

Zur Herstellung des Scheuerkörpers 1 wird zunächst aus einem Fasermaterial ein textiles Flächengebilde 2, gebildet durch einen Vliesstoff, hergestellt. Die Verfestigung des textilen Flächengebildes 2 erfolgt mittels einer Wasserstrahlverfestigung. In dem gleichen Verfahrensschritt erfolgt die Formgebung der Reinigungsfläche 6. Das Reliefmuster 7 mit den Noppen wird ebenfalls durch die Wasserstrahlverfestigung erzeugt. Die Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung 3 wird durch Vermischen der Binder-Zusammensetzung 4 mit Scheuerpartikeln 5 aus Glasgranulat hergestellt. Die Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung 3 wird durch Aufsprühen auf die Reinigungsfläche 6 aufgetragen. Das Flächengebilde 2 kann zum Aushärten der Scheuermittel-Zusammensetzung 3 in einem Ofen wärmebehandelt werden. Anschließend wird das Flächengebilde 2 auf einem flächigen Vorprodukt, bestehend aus einem offenzelligen Polyurethan-Schaumstoff aufgeklebt. In anderen Ausführungen kann der Schwimmkörper 8 auch aus Viskose bestehen. Auf der gegenüber liegenden Seite wird ein weiteres Flächengebilde 9 aufgeklebt. Anschließend werden aus dem flächigen Vorprodukt der Scheuerkörper 1 mit den geschwungenen Kanten 10, 11, 12, 13 ausgestanzt.To produce the scrubbing body 1, a textile material 2, formed by a nonwoven fabric, is first produced from a fibrous material. The solidification of the textile fabric 2 takes place by means of a hydroentanglement. The shaping of the cleaning surface 6 takes place in the same method step. The relief pattern 7 with the nubs is likewise produced by the hydroentanglement. The abrasive composition 3 is prepared by mixing the binder composition 4 made with abrasive particles 5 of glass granules. The scouring composition 3 is applied to the cleaning surface 6 by spraying. The sheet 2 may be heat treated to cure the abrasive composition 3 in an oven. Subsequently, the fabric 2 is adhered to a sheet-like precursor consisting of an open-cell polyurethane foam. In other embodiments, the float 8 may also consist of viscose. On the opposite side another sheet 9 is glued. Subsequently, the scouring body 1 with the curved edges 10, 11, 12, 13 are punched out of the flat precursor.

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  1. Scourer (1), comprising a textile fabric (2), which is provided with a scouring agent composition (3), wherein the scouring agent composition (3) comprises a binder (4) and scouring particles (5), characterized in that the textile fabric (2) has a cleaning surface (6) with a relief pattern (7), wherein the fabric (2) is arranged on a sponge body (8).
  2. Scourer according to Claim 1, characterized in that the sponge body (8) is formed from an open-cell synthetic foam or a natural foam.
  3. Scourer according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a further textile fabric (9) is arranged on the sponge body (8).
  4. Scourer according to Claim 3, characterized in that the further fabric (9) comprises microfibres.
  5. Scourer according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the scouring agent composition (3) comprises glass granules.
  6. Scourer according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the binder (4) is based on latex, phenolic resin and/or acrylate.
  7. Scourer according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the sponge body (8) has a quadrilateral form, wherein the edges (10, 11, 12, 13) have a curved contour.
  8. Scourer according to Claim 6, characterized in that the edges (10, 11, 12, 13) lying opposite one another are formed congruently in relation to one another.
  9. Scourer according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it has a thickness of 2 to 5 cm.
  10. Use of the scourer (1) according to one of the preceding claims for cleaning glass and/or ceramic surfaces.
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