EP2361541B1 - Cleaning device as hand-held device - Google Patents

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EP2361541B1
EP2361541B1 EP20100193276 EP10193276A EP2361541B1 EP 2361541 B1 EP2361541 B1 EP 2361541B1 EP 20100193276 EP20100193276 EP 20100193276 EP 10193276 A EP10193276 A EP 10193276A EP 2361541 B1 EP2361541 B1 EP 2361541B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/24Hand-supported suction cleaners
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/009Details of suction cleaner tools for additional purposes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/02Nozzles
    • A47L9/06Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/02Nozzles
    • A47L9/06Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0606Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like rigidly anchored brushes, combs, lips or pads
    • A47L9/0626Rigidly anchored lips, e.g. nozzles adapted for picking up liquids
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/02Nozzles
    • A47L9/06Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0693Specially shaped nozzles, e.g. for cleaning radiators, tubes, fans or the like; Dusters

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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning device as a handheld device, in particular for the removal of animal hair, with a housing, on the underside of a friction surface is provided for dissolving dirt particles from a substrate.
  • hand vacuum cleaners that can be operated as handheld devices via a power storage and can suck dirt particles into a receiving chamber.
  • Such hand vacuum cleaners usually have a housing made of plastic, on which an intake opening is formed.
  • Such hand vacuum cleaners work well with loose dirt particles, but if there is some adhesion of the dirt particles to the ground, as is the case, for example, with animal hair on upholstered furniture, these hand vacuum cleaners are not very helpful.
  • the LU 31 393 discloses a device for animal care, which is connectable to a vacuum cleaner.
  • the device has a handpiece made of elastomeric material, in which a plurality of bristles are provided around a suction connection on an underside.
  • the cleaning device comprises a housing, on the underside of which a friction surface for releasing dirt particles is provided, wherein additionally a suction opening is formed on the underside, by means of which the dissolved dirt particles can be sucked into the housing.
  • the friction surface has downwardly projecting rigid webs on which a lip of an elastomer is applied.
  • the webs extend from a central projection helically outward.
  • the webs may be formed on a plate-shaped lower part and have a height of at least 5 mm, in particular more than 8 mm.
  • a plurality of nubs are formed on the lip. It has been found that, especially with animal hair, removal from a textile surface is difficult because they adhere very well to the substrate. Due to the formation of pimples, even short animal hairs can straighten up when rubbed with the friction surface and thereby partially detach from the substrate. Subsequently, the erect animal hair can be absorbed.
  • the lip on the underside of the webs is preferably made of an elastomer having a Shore hardness between 30A and 90A, in particular 50A to 70A. This ensures that a substrate is not damaged by the lip, but on the other hand sufficient brushing is achieved on textile surfaces.
  • a power storage and a driven suction fan are arranged in the housing.
  • the cleaning device can be constructed very compact and ensure good handling with low weight.
  • annularly arranged exhaust openings are provided on the housing. These can be arranged adjacent to the suction fan, which makes a radial acceleration of the air flow, so that the air is then blown out in the radial direction.
  • a switch for switching on the suction fan is provided at the top of the housing.
  • the switch can be designed so that it turns on the suction fan only at low pressure, which ensures that the suction fan is turned on only when touched by the user.
  • the suction fan is automatically switched off, so that not unnecessarily the energy of the power storage is consumed.
  • lamellae made of an elastic material can be provided on the friction surface.
  • the slats may be formed for example of rubber or silicone and are attached at regular intervals on the underside. It is also possible to provide brush inserts or other friction elements on the friction surface.
  • a receiving chamber for dirt particles is formed in a lower region of the housing.
  • a filter it can be arranged between the receiving chamber and the suction fan, a filter, so that the sucked dirt particles are not returned to the environment.
  • an annular filter may additionally be provided adjacent to the exhaust openings, an annular filter.
  • a cleaning device 1 is designed as a handheld device and can be operated without an external power supply.
  • the cleaning device 1 comprises a housing with a lower housing part 2 and an upper housing part 3, between which a ring 4 with slot-shaped exhaust openings 14 is arranged.
  • the cleaning device 1 is shown with the individual components.
  • the lower housing part 2 comprises a housing ring 20, which on a Caseback 21 can be plugged. Between the housing ring 20 and the housing bottom 21, a receiving chamber 28 is formed for dirt particles.
  • a suction opening 24 is centrally formed, which is surrounded by an annular friction surface.
  • the diameter of the friction surface is more than twice as large as the diameter of the suction opening 24.
  • the housing bottom 21 has on the underside 27 on a friction surface on which a plurality of fins 25 are made of an elastic material, in particular of rubber or silicone.
  • the fins 25 may be injected, glued or otherwise secured in the manufacture of the plastic housing bottom 21.
  • an opening 23 is centrally formed, on which a dirt net 22 is mounted as a filter.
  • a suction fan 7 is provided with a fan whose axis of rotation extends vertically.
  • the suction fan 7 is disposed within the ring 4 with the exhaust openings 14.
  • an annular filter 26 is positioned in front of the exhaust openings 14.
  • the suction fan 7 is mounted on a base plate 6, on which a in FIG. 2 Unillustrated motor is set with a power storage.
  • the upper housing part 3 is provided on which a push-button 5 is mounted for switching on and off of the suction fan 7.
  • FIG. 3 the cleaning device 1 is shown in section. At the bottom 27 dirt can be removed from a textile substrate by the fins 25 and then transported through the suction port 24 into the receiving chamber 28. The cleaned air then flows through the dirt net 22 to the suction fan 7 and is blown out from there through the exhaust openings 14.
  • FIG. 4 the cleaning device 1 without upper housing part 3 is shown.
  • a power storage 8 is set in the form of one or more batteries that drive an electric motor 9.
  • the electric motor 9 drives via a transmission to the suction fan 7, which ensures a low suction air flow, but which is sufficient to suck dust particles, animal hair and other light impurities in the receiving chamber 28.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B the use of the cleaning device 1 is shown.
  • the user engages the upper housing part 3 and presses the push button 5.
  • This turns on the suction fan 7 and now can be removed by moving the cleaning device 1 on the surface to be cleaned dirt on the fins 25 and sucked through the suction port 24. Dirt particles 11 can also accumulate on the bottom 27 first before they get into the suction opening 24.
  • the cleaning device 1 can be positioned on a corresponding base station to then automatically make a recharging of the power storage.
  • FIG. 6 a modified embodiment of a cleaning device 1 'is shown, which has a modified lower part 30 and the rest, as the cleaning device 1 described above is formed.
  • the lower part 30 is preferably made of plastic and is fixed at its upper side to the housing ring 20.
  • downwardly projecting webs 31 are formed, which has a lip 32 made of an elastomer, in particular a thermoplastic elastomer to form a friction surface on the underside.
  • the webs 32 extend from a central projection 34 helically outward, wherein at the central projection 34 four webs open. Between the webs 31, a suction channel 37 is formed in each case, which extends to a suction opening 35 adjacent to the projection 34.
  • the lip 32 preferably has a height of 0.5 to 2 mm and has a plurality of nubs 33 which project downwardly and also have a height between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
  • the knobs When passing over a textile surface with animal hair, the knobs can set up individual animal hair, so that they can be sucked through the suction channels 37 in the cleaning device 1.
  • the lips 32 with the nubs 33 are preferably integrally formed on the webs 31 in two-component injection molding.
  • the lower part 30 further has mounting holes 36, in particular for a bayonet lock, which serve for connection to the housing ring 20 or another housing part.
  • FIG. 7 the area between two webs 31 with a suction channel 37 is shown in detail.
  • the knobs 33 are downwardly protruding, wherein the distance between two nubs 33 in a range between 0.5 to 3 cm, in particular 1 cm, may lie, so that when sweeping a textile surface fibers or hair can be reliably sucked off .
  • the helical arrangement of the webs 31 with a length of preferably 5cm to 15cm ensures that at least three lips 32, in particular four lips 32, reach the individual webs 31 in contact with the surface to be cleaned during a linear movement of the cleaning device 1 ' ,
  • the housing ring 20 is formed in several parts and includes a disc-shaped filter element and a sieve bottom.
  • the air-permeable filter element can be exchangeably received in a dirt chamber. By opening the housing ring 20, the sucked Good from the dirt chamber can then be disposed of.
  • the annular filter 26 may be omitted in this embodiment.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Reinigungsvorrichtung als Handgerät, insbesondere zur Entfernung von Tierhaaren, mit einem Gehäuse, an dessen Unterseite eine Reiboberfläche zum Lösen von Schmutzpartikeln von einem Untergrund vorgesehen ist.The present invention relates to a cleaning device as a handheld device, in particular for the removal of animal hair, with a housing, on the underside of a friction surface is provided for dissolving dirt particles from a substrate.

Zum Entfernen von Schmutzpartikeln im Haushaltsbereich gibt es sogenannte Handstaubsauger, die als Handgeräte über einen Stromspeicher betrieben werden können und Schmutzpartikel in eine Aufnahmekammer einsaugen können. Solche Handstaubsauger weisen meist ein Gehäuse aus Kunststoff auf, an dem eine Einsaugöffnung ausgebildet ist. Solche Handstaubsauger funktionieren bei losen Schmutzpartikeln ausreichend, aber wenn eine gewisse Haftung der Schmutzpartikel am Untergrund vorhanden ist, wie dies beispielsweise bei Tierhaaren auf Polstermöbeln der Fall ist, sind diese Handstaubsauger wenig hilfreich.To remove dirt particles in the household area, there are so-called hand vacuum cleaners that can be operated as handheld devices via a power storage and can suck dirt particles into a receiving chamber. Such hand vacuum cleaners usually have a housing made of plastic, on which an intake opening is formed. Such hand vacuum cleaners work well with loose dirt particles, but if there is some adhesion of the dirt particles to the ground, as is the case, for example, with animal hair on upholstered furniture, these hand vacuum cleaners are not very helpful.

Ferner gibt es zum Reinigen von textilen Oberflächen, wie Polstermöbeln, Teppichen, Decken oder Kleidungsstücken Bürsten, mit denen Schmutzpartikel bis zu einem gewissen Grad entfernt werden können. Allerdings besteht bei Bürsten das Problem, dass deren Aufnahmefähigkeit an Schmutzpartikeln begrenzt ist.There are also brushes for cleaning textile surfaces, such as upholstered furniture, carpets, blankets or garments, with which dirt particles can be removed to a certain extent. However, there is a problem with brushes that their absorption capacity is limited to dirt particles.

Die LU 31 393 offenbart ein Gerät zur Tierpflege, das an einen Staubsauger anschließbar ist. Hierfür weist das Gerät ein Handstück aus elastomeren Material auf, bei dem um einen Sauganschluss an einer Unterseite mehrere Borsten vorgesehen sind.The LU 31 393 discloses a device for animal care, which is connectable to a vacuum cleaner. For this purpose, the device has a handpiece made of elastomeric material, in which a plurality of bristles are provided around a suction connection on an underside.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Reinigungsvorrichtung als Handgerät zu schaffen, die auf einfache Weise eine Entfernung von haftenden Schmutzpartikeln ermöglicht und leicht zu handhaben ist.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a cleaning device as a hand-held device, which allows in a simple manner removal of adhesive dirt particles and is easy to handle.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Reinigungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a cleaning device having the features of claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die Reinigungsvorrichtung ein Gehäuse, an dessen Unterseite eine Reiboberfläche zum Lösen von Schmutzpartikeln vorgesehen ist, wobei zusätzlich eine Saugöffnung an der Unterseite ausgebildet ist, mittels der die gelösten Schmutzpartikel in das Gehäuse eingesaugt werden können. Die Reiboberfläche weist nach unten hervorstehende starre Stege auf, an denen eine Lippe aus einem Elastomer aufgebracht ist. Dadurch ist es für den Benutzer möglich, die als Handgerät ausgebildete Reinigungsvorrichtung über die zu reinigende Oberfläche zu bewegen, wobei anhaftende Schmutzpartikel gelöst oder zu Knäueln verarbeitet werden, bevor sie dann mit nur geringem Druck in das Gehäuse eingesaugt werden. Durch die Kombination der Reiboberfläche mit der Saugöffnung lässt sich die Reinigungsvorrichtung insbesondere zum Entfernen von Tierhaaren oder anderen schwer löslichen Schmutzpartikeln auf Polstern, Teppichen, Decken, Kleidungsstücken oder anderen textilen Untergründen einsetzen.According to the invention, the cleaning device comprises a housing, on the underside of which a friction surface for releasing dirt particles is provided, wherein additionally a suction opening is formed on the underside, by means of which the dissolved dirt particles can be sucked into the housing. The friction surface has downwardly projecting rigid webs on which a lip of an elastomer is applied. This makes it possible for the user to move the designed as a hand-held cleaning device on the surface to be cleaned, with adhering dirt particles are dissolved or processed into balls before they are then sucked into the housing with little pressure. By combining the friction surface with the suction opening, the cleaning device can be used in particular for removing animal hair or other poorly soluble dirt particles on upholstery, carpets, blankets, garments or other textile substrates.

Für eine besonders gute Absaugung erstrecken sich die Stege von einem mittleren Vorsprung helixförmig nach außen. Dabei sind vorzugsweise mehrere Stege vorgesehen, beispielsweise drei oder vier Stege, zwischen denen Einsaugkanäle ausgebildet sind, wobei an jedem Einsaugkanal eine Saugöffnung ausgebildet ist. Die Stege können dabei an einem plattenförmigen Unterteil ausgebildet sein und eine Höhe von mindestens 5 mm, insbesondere mehr als 8 mm, aufweisen.For a particularly good suction, the webs extend from a central projection helically outward. There are preferably several Webs provided, for example, three or four webs, between which suction channels are formed, wherein a suction opening is formed on each suction channel. The webs may be formed on a plate-shaped lower part and have a height of at least 5 mm, in particular more than 8 mm.

Vorzugsweise sind an der Lippe eine Vielzahl von Noppen ausgebildet. Es hat sich herausgestellt, dass gerade bei Tierhaaren sich eine Entfernung von einer textilen Oberfläche schwierig gestaltet, da diese besonders gut am Untergrund anhaften. Durch die Ausbildung von Noppen können sich auch kurze Tierhaare beim Überstreichen mit der Reiboberfläche aufrichten und dadurch teilweise vom Untergrund lösen. Anschließend lassen sich die aufgestellten Tierhaare einsaugen.Preferably, a plurality of nubs are formed on the lip. It has been found that, especially with animal hair, removal from a textile surface is difficult because they adhere very well to the substrate. Due to the formation of pimples, even short animal hairs can straighten up when rubbed with the friction surface and thereby partially detach from the substrate. Subsequently, the erect animal hair can be absorbed.

Die Lippe an der Unterseite der Stege besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Elastomer mit einer Shorehärte zwischen 30A und 90A, insbesondere 50A bis 70A. Dadurch wird gewährleistet, dass ein Untergrund durch die Lippe nicht beschädigt wird, aber auf der anderen Seite ein ausreichendes Bürsten bei textilen Oberflächen erreicht wird.The lip on the underside of the webs is preferably made of an elastomer having a Shore hardness between 30A and 90A, in particular 50A to 70A. This ensures that a substrate is not damaged by the lip, but on the other hand sufficient brushing is achieved on textile surfaces.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind in dem Gehäuse ein Stromspeicher und ein angetriebenes Sauggebläse angeordnet. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung kann dabei besonders kompakt aufgebaut sein und mit geringem Eigengewicht eine gute Handhabung gewährleisten.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a power storage and a driven suction fan are arranged in the housing. The cleaning device can be constructed very compact and ensure good handling with low weight.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind an dem Gehäuse ringförmig angeordnete Ausblasöffnungen vorgesehen. Diese können benachbart zu dem Sauggebläse angeordnet sein, das eine radiale Beschleunigung der Luftströmung vornimmt, so dass die Luft dann in radiale Richtung ausgeblasen wird.In a preferred embodiment, annularly arranged exhaust openings are provided on the housing. These can be arranged adjacent to the suction fan, which makes a radial acceleration of the air flow, so that the air is then blown out in the radial direction.

Vorzugsweise ist an der Oberseite des Gehäuses ein Schalter zum Einschalten des Sauggebläses vorgesehen. Dabei kann der Schalter so ausgebildet sein, dass er nur bei geringem Druck das Sauggebläse einschaltet, was gewährleistet, dass das Sauggebläse nur bei einer Berührung durch den Benutzer angeschaltet ist. Beim Loslassen des Druckknopfes wird das Sauggebläse automatisch abgeschaltet, so dass nicht unnötig die Energie des Stromspeichers verbraucht wird.Preferably, a switch for switching on the suction fan is provided at the top of the housing. In this case, the switch can be designed so that it turns on the suction fan only at low pressure, which ensures that the suction fan is turned on only when touched by the user. When releasing the push button, the suction fan is automatically switched off, so that not unnecessarily the energy of the power storage is consumed.

Um ein gutes Entfernen von Schmutzpartikeln auf textilen Oberflächen zu gewährleisten, können an der Reiboberfläche Lamellen aus einem elastischen Material vorgesehen sein. Die Lamellen können beispielsweise aus Gummi oder Silikon ausgebildet sein und sind in regelmäßigen Abständen an der Unterseite befestigt. Es ist auch möglich, an der Reiboberfläche Bürsteneinsätze oder andere Reibelemente vorzusehen.In order to ensure a good removal of dirt particles on textile surfaces, lamellae made of an elastic material can be provided on the friction surface. The slats may be formed for example of rubber or silicone and are attached at regular intervals on the underside. It is also possible to provide brush inserts or other friction elements on the friction surface.

Vorzugsweise ist in einem unteren Bereich des Gehäuses eine Aufnahmekammer für Schmutzpartikel ausgebildet. Dadurch können auch größere Flächen mit der Reinigungsvorrichtung gereinigt werden. Dabei kann zwischen der Aufnahmekammer und dem Sauggebläse ein Filter angeordnet sein, so dass die aufgesaugten Schmutzpartikel nicht wieder an die Umgebung abgegeben werden. Für eine besonders gute Reinigungsleistung kann zusätzlich benachbart zu den Ausblasöffnungen ein ringförmiger Filter vorgesehen sein.Preferably, a receiving chamber for dirt particles is formed in a lower region of the housing. As a result, even larger areas can be cleaned with the cleaning device. It can be arranged between the receiving chamber and the suction fan, a filter, so that the sucked dirt particles are not returned to the environment. For a particularly good cleaning performance may additionally be provided adjacent to the exhaust openings, an annular filter.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles mit Bezug auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispieles der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsvorrichtung;
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eine Explosionsdarstellung der Reinigungsvorrichtung der Figur 1;
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eine geschnittene perspektivische Ansicht der Reinigungsvorrichtung der Figur 1;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht der Reinigungsvorrichtung ohne oberem Gehäuseteil;
Figur 5A und 5B
zwei Ansichten der Reinigungsvorrichtung der Figur 1 bei der Benutzung;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines modifizierten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Reinigungsvorrichtung, und
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eine Detailansicht des Unterteils der Reinigungsvorrichtung der Figur 6.
The invention will be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
FIG. 1
a perspective view of an embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention;
FIG. 2
an exploded view of the cleaning device of FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3
a sectional perspective view of the cleaning device of FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 4
a perspective view of the cleaning device without upper housing part;
FIGS. 5A and 5B
two views of the cleaning device of FIG. 1 in use;
FIG. 6
a perspective view of a modified embodiment of a cleaning device, and
FIG. 7
a detailed view of the lower part of the cleaning device of FIG. 6 ,

Eine Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 ist als Handgerät ausgebildet und kann ohne eine externe Stromversorgung betrieben werden. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 umfasst ein Gehäuse mit einem unteren Gehäuseteil 2 und einem oberen Gehäuseteil 3, zwischen denen ein Ring 4 mit schlitzförmigen Ausblasöffnungen 14 angeordnet ist. An dem oberen Gehäuseteil 3 ist ferner ein Druckknopf 5 zum Einschalten eines Sauggebläses vorgesehen.A cleaning device 1 is designed as a handheld device and can be operated without an external power supply. The cleaning device 1 comprises a housing with a lower housing part 2 and an upper housing part 3, between which a ring 4 with slot-shaped exhaust openings 14 is arranged. On the upper housing part 3, a push button 5 is also provided for switching on a suction fan.

In Figur 2 ist die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 mit den einzelnen Bestandteilen gezeigt. Das untere Gehäuseteil 2 umfasst einen Gehäusering 20, der auf einem Gehäuseboden 21 aufsteckbar ist. Zwischen dem Gehäusering 20 und dem Gehäuseboden 21 ist eine Aufnahmekammer 28 für Schmutzpartikel ausgebildet.In FIG. 2 the cleaning device 1 is shown with the individual components. The lower housing part 2 comprises a housing ring 20, which on a Caseback 21 can be plugged. Between the housing ring 20 and the housing bottom 21, a receiving chamber 28 is formed for dirt particles.

In dem Gehäuseboden 21 ist mittig eine Saugöffnung 24 ausgebildet, die von einer ringförmigen Reiboberfläche umgeben ist. Der Durchmesser der Reiboberfläche ist mehr als doppelt so groß wie der Durchmesser der Saugöffnung 24.In the housing bottom 21, a suction opening 24 is centrally formed, which is surrounded by an annular friction surface. The diameter of the friction surface is more than twice as large as the diameter of the suction opening 24.

Der Gehäuseboden 21 weist an der Unterseite 27 eine Reiboberfläche auf, an der mehrere Lamellen 25 aus einem elastischen Material, insbesondere aus Gummi oder Silikon festgelegt sind. Die Lamellen 25 können bei der Herstellung des aus Kunststoff bestehenden Gehäusebodens 21 eingespritzt, angeklebt oder anderweitig befestigt sein.The housing bottom 21 has on the underside 27 on a friction surface on which a plurality of fins 25 are made of an elastic material, in particular of rubber or silicone. The fins 25 may be injected, glued or otherwise secured in the manufacture of the plastic housing bottom 21.

An dem Gehäusering 20 ist mittig eine Öffnung 23 ausgebildet, auf die ein Schmutznetz 22 als Filter montiert ist. Oberhalb des Schmutznetzes 22 ist ein Sauggebläse 7 mit einem Ventilator vorgesehen, dessen Drehachse sich vertikal erstreckt. Das Sauggebläse 7 ist innerhalb des Ringes 4 mit den Ausblasöffnungen 14 angeordnet. In dem Ring 4 ist vor den Ausblasöffnungen 14 ein ringförmiger Filter 26 positioniert.On the housing ring 20, an opening 23 is centrally formed, on which a dirt net 22 is mounted as a filter. Above the dirt net 22, a suction fan 7 is provided with a fan whose axis of rotation extends vertically. The suction fan 7 is disposed within the ring 4 with the exhaust openings 14. In the ring 4, an annular filter 26 is positioned in front of the exhaust openings 14.

Das Sauggebläse 7 ist an einer Basisplatte 6 gelagert, auf der ein in Figur 2 nicht dargestellter Motor mit einem Stromspeicher festgelegt ist. Darüber ist das obere Gehäuseteil 3 vorgesehen, an dem ein Druckknopf 5 zum Ein- und Ausschalten des Sauggebläses 7 montiert ist.The suction fan 7 is mounted on a base plate 6, on which a in FIG. 2 Unillustrated motor is set with a power storage. In addition, the upper housing part 3 is provided on which a push-button 5 is mounted for switching on and off of the suction fan 7.

In Figur 3 ist die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 im Schnitt dargestellt. An der Unterseite 27 kann durch die Lamellen 25 Schmutz von einem textilen Untergrund entfernt werden und dann durch die Saugöffnung 24 in die Aufnahmekammer 28 transportiert werden. Die gereinigte Luft strömt dann durch das Schmutznetz 22 zu dem Sauggebläse 7 und wird von dort durch die Ausblasöffnungen 14 ausgeblasen.In FIG. 3 the cleaning device 1 is shown in section. At the bottom 27 dirt can be removed from a textile substrate by the fins 25 and then transported through the suction port 24 into the receiving chamber 28. The cleaned air then flows through the dirt net 22 to the suction fan 7 and is blown out from there through the exhaust openings 14.

In Figur 4 ist die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 ohne oberes Gehäuseteil 3 gezeigt. Auf der Basisplatte 6 ist ein Stromspeicher 8 in Form von ein oder mehreren Batterien festgelegt, die einen Elektromotor 9 antreiben. Der Elektromotor 9 treibt über ein Getriebe das Sauggebläse 7 an, das für einen geringen Saugluftstrom sorgt, der aber ausreichend ist, um Staubpartikel, Tierhaare und andere leichte Verunreinigungen in die Aufnahmekammer 28 einzusaugen.In FIG. 4 the cleaning device 1 without upper housing part 3 is shown. On the base plate 6, a power storage 8 is set in the form of one or more batteries that drive an electric motor 9. The electric motor 9 drives via a transmission to the suction fan 7, which ensures a low suction air flow, but which is sufficient to suck dust particles, animal hair and other light impurities in the receiving chamber 28.

In den Figuren 5A und 5B ist die Benutzung der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 dargestellt. Der Benutzer greift das obere Gehäuseteil 3 und drückt dabei den Druckknopf 5. Dies schaltet das Sauggebläse 7 ein und nun kann durch Bewegen der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 über den zu reinigenden Untergrund Schmutz über die Lamellen 25 entfernt und durch die Saugöffnung 24 eingesaugt werden. Schmutzpartikel 11 können sich dabei auch an der Unterseite 27 zunächst ansammeln, bevor sie in die Saugöffnung 24 gelangen.In the FIGS. 5A and 5B the use of the cleaning device 1 is shown. The user engages the upper housing part 3 and presses the push button 5. This turns on the suction fan 7 and now can be removed by moving the cleaning device 1 on the surface to be cleaned dirt on the fins 25 and sucked through the suction port 24. Dirt particles 11 can also accumulate on the bottom 27 first before they get into the suction opening 24.

Sofern die Batterien des Stromspeichers 8 wiederaufladbar sind, kann die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 auf einer entsprechenden Basisstation positioniert werden, um dann automatisch eine Wiederaufladung der Stromspeicher vorzunehmen.If the batteries of the power accumulator 8 are rechargeable, the cleaning device 1 can be positioned on a corresponding base station to then automatically make a recharging of the power storage.

In Figur 6 ist eine modifizierte Ausführungsform einer Reinigungsvorrichtung 1' gezeigt, die ein modifiziertes Unterteil 30 aufweist und im übrigen wie die vorstehend beschriebene Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 ausgebildet ist.In FIG. 6 a modified embodiment of a cleaning device 1 'is shown, which has a modified lower part 30 and the rest, as the cleaning device 1 described above is formed.

Das Unterteil 30 besteht vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff und ist an seiner Oberseite an dem Gehäusering 20 fixiert. Auf der Unterseite des Unterteils 30 sind nach unten hervorstehende Stege 31 ausgebildet, die zur Ausbildung einer Reiboberfläche an der Unterseite eine Lippe 32 aus einem Elastomer, insbesondere einem thermoplastischen Elastomer, aufweist. Die Stege 32 erstrecken sich von einem mittleren Vorsprung 34 helixförmig nach außen, wobei an dem mittleren Vorsprung 34 vier Stege münden. Zwischen den Stegen 31 ist jeweils ein Saugkanal 37 ausgebildet, der sich zu einer Saugöffnung 35 benachbart zu dem Vorsprung 34 erstreckt.The lower part 30 is preferably made of plastic and is fixed at its upper side to the housing ring 20. On the underside of the lower part 30 downwardly projecting webs 31 are formed, which has a lip 32 made of an elastomer, in particular a thermoplastic elastomer to form a friction surface on the underside. The webs 32 extend from a central projection 34 helically outward, wherein at the central projection 34 four webs open. Between the webs 31, a suction channel 37 is formed in each case, which extends to a suction opening 35 adjacent to the projection 34.

Die Lippe 32 besitzt vorzugsweise eine Höhe von 0,5 bis 2 mm und weist eine Vielzahl von Noppen 33 auf, die nach unten hervorstehen und ebenfalls eine Höhe zwischen 0,5 mm und 2 mm besitzen. Beim Überstreichen einer textilen Oberfläche mit Tierhaaren können die Noppen einzelne Tierhaare aufstellen, damit diese durch die Saugkanäle 37 in die Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 eingesaugt werden können. Die Lippen 32 mit den Noppen 33 sind vorzugsweise im Zweikomponentenspritzguss an den Stegen 31 angeformt.The lip 32 preferably has a height of 0.5 to 2 mm and has a plurality of nubs 33 which project downwardly and also have a height between 0.5 mm and 2 mm. When passing over a textile surface with animal hair, the knobs can set up individual animal hair, so that they can be sucked through the suction channels 37 in the cleaning device 1. The lips 32 with the nubs 33 are preferably integrally formed on the webs 31 in two-component injection molding.

Das Unterteil 30 weist ferner noch Montageöffnungen 36, insbesondere für einen Bajonettverschluss, auf, die zur Verbindung mit dem Gehäusering 20 oder einem anderen Gehäuseteil dienen.The lower part 30 further has mounting holes 36, in particular for a bayonet lock, which serve for connection to the housing ring 20 or another housing part.

In Figur 7 ist der Bereich zwischen zwei Stegen 31 mit einem Saugkanal 37 im Detail gezeigt. An den Lippen 32 stehen die Noppen 33 nach unten hervor, wobei der Abstand zwischen zwei Noppen 33 in einem Bereich zwischen 0,5 bis 3 cm, insbesondere 1 cm, liegen kann, damit beim Überstreichen einer textilen Oberfläche Fasern oder Haare zuverlässig abgesaugt werden können. Durch die helixförmige Anordnung der Stege 31 mit einer Länge von vorzugsweise 5cm bis 15cm ist dabei gewährleistet, dass bei einer Linearbewegung der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1' mindestens drei Lippen 32, insbesondere vier Lippen 32, an den einzelnen Stegen 31 in Kontakt mit der zu reinigenden Oberfläche gelangen.In FIG. 7 the area between two webs 31 with a suction channel 37 is shown in detail. At the lips 32, the knobs 33 are downwardly protruding, wherein the distance between two nubs 33 in a range between 0.5 to 3 cm, in particular 1 cm, may lie, so that when sweeping a textile surface fibers or hair can be reliably sucked off , The helical arrangement of the webs 31 with a length of preferably 5cm to 15cm ensures that at least three lips 32, in particular four lips 32, reach the individual webs 31 in contact with the surface to be cleaned during a linear movement of the cleaning device 1 ' ,

Der Gehäusering 20 ist mehrteilig ausgebildet und beinhaltet ein scheibenförmiges Filterelement und einen Siebboden. Das luftdurchlässige Filterelement kann auswechselbar in einer Schmutzkammer aufgenommen sein. Durch Öffnen des Gehäuserings 20 kann das eingesaugte Gut aus der Schmutzkammer dann entsorgt werden. Der ringförmige Filter 26 kann bei dieser Ausführungsform entfallen.The housing ring 20 is formed in several parts and includes a disc-shaped filter element and a sieve bottom. The air-permeable filter element can be exchangeably received in a dirt chamber. By opening the housing ring 20, the sucked Good from the dirt chamber can then be disposed of. The annular filter 26 may be omitted in this embodiment.

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  1. Cleaning device (1, 1') as hand appliance, particularly for removing animal hair, comprising a housing (2, 3) at the underside (27) of which a friction surface for detaching dirt particles (11) from a substrate is provided, wherein a suction opening (24) at the underside (27), by means of which the detached dirt particles (11) can be sucked into the housing (2, 3), and the friction surface have downwardly protruding, rigid webs (31) at which a lip (32) of an elastomer is mounted, characterised in that the webs (31) extend helically outwardly from a centre projection (34).
  2. Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterised in that a plurality of nubs (33) is formed at the lip (32).
  3. Cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the lip (32) is formed from an elastomer with a Shore hardness between 30A and 90A.
  4. Cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that at least three webs (31) are provided, between which suction channels (437) are formed, wherein the suction opening (35) is formed at each suction channel (37).
  5. Cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the webs (31) are formed at a plate-shaped lower part (30) and have a height of at least 5 millimetres.
  6. Cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that a power storage device (8) and a driven suction fan (7) are arranged in the housing (2, 3).
  7. Cleaning device according to claim 1 to 6, characterised in that annularly arranged blowing openings (14) are provided at the housing (2, 3).
  8. Cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that a receiving chamber (28) for dirt particles (11) is formed in a lower region of the housing (2, 3) and a filter (22) is arranged between the receiving chamber (28) and a suction fan (7).
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