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EP2464272B1
EP2464272B1 EP10742008A EP10742008A EP2464272B1 EP 2464272 B1 EP2464272 B1 EP 2464272B1 EP 10742008 A EP10742008 A EP 10742008A EP 10742008 A EP10742008 A EP 10742008A EP 2464272 B1 EP2464272 B1 EP 2464272B1
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Klaus-Jürgen Fischer
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • A47L13/254—Plate frames
    • A47L13/258—Plate frames of adjustable or foldable type
    • 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
    • A47L13/14—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices
    • A47L13/146—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices having pivoting squeezing plates

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  • the invention relates to a wiper, which is designed in particular as a floor wiper.
  • the wiper includes a stem, a wiper plate disposed at one end of the stem, having two squeegee blades extending outwardly from the stem and pivotable toward each other downwardly, and a jig displaceable along the stem between an upper use position and a lower squeeze position against each pressing of the two downwardly pivoted squeegee blades in the Auspresswolf, wherein the pressing device in the Auspress ein the mop plate wings pressed against each other and releases the mop plate wings in a wiping position.
  • the known wet mop has the disadvantage that it is structurally complex and in particular that the guide means must be carefully matched to each other to ensure the folding function. Therefore, for example, replacing the entire mop head in practice is not feasible or very expensive.
  • the mop plate is again not rotatably mounted. However, this complicates the wiping process.
  • the WO 2004/054424 A1 and the EP 0 494 021 A1 show wipers in which the wiper plates are hinged firmly and unfolded to the wiper plate are not rotatable.
  • the disadvantage here is that the wiper plate Although it is easily threadable into the pressing device, but in the wiping position is inflexible to handle.
  • a wiper which is characterized in that the pressing device is designed such that it at least during a portion of the displacement from the wiping position in the Auspress ein the wiper plate via a positive guide forced to threading in the pressing device rotated by a certain angle is.
  • the angle is preferably less than 90 °, more preferably between 30 ° and 60 °, so that threading is also possible automatically in angular frames or cages of a pressing device.
  • the wiper according to the invention has the advantage that the pressing device literally captures the wiping plates during the initiation of the squeezing process by virtue of their rotational movement, independent of the angular position of the wiping plate wings, and takes them into the position required for squeezing.
  • the squeegee blades are connected, for example as part of a mop head directly or indirectly gimbal and / or universal joint with the stem, so that it could come to jam without the rotational movement of the pressing device according to the invention.
  • the pressing device is rotatably mounted about the stem center axis.
  • the pressing device is rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the stem center axis.
  • the pressing device is rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the displacement direction.
  • the wiper according to the invention is designed in such a way that the pressing device can be converted optionally into an ejection position in which it presses the mop plate wings against one another, or a wiping position in which it releases the mop plate leaves.
  • This version is particularly easy to handle due to the positive guidance for rotating the pressing device, which is designed in such a way that the wiping plate is rotated when transferring from the wiping position to the expressing position.
  • the positive guide may have a guide groove, in which engages a guide pin.
  • the guide groove can advantageously be helically wound and / or curved.
  • the wiper according to the invention can be realized with different pressing devices.
  • the pressing device may have press arms with flexible free ends or press arms with rigid free ends.
  • the wiper according to the invention may also have a closed frame which is capable of transmitting greater forces to the mop plate wings even in a filigree and compact design free ending press forks.
  • the mop plate wings are embraced in the Auspresswolf of the frame.
  • This filigree frame has the further advantage that only little dirty water comes into contact with the frame and hardly inaccessible surfaces are present, which could be contaminated by dried waste water.
  • the inner surface enclosed by the frame corresponds approximately to the cross-sectional area of the mutually pressed mop plate wings;
  • the distance of the opposing, acting on the tops of the mop plate wings Frame sides smaller than the thickness of the squeegee blades together with the double-laid, non-pressed mop cover. The smaller the distance is selected, the more the applied pressing force
  • the frame may for example be quadrangular, this in particular when the wiping surface facing away from the upper sides of the mop plate wings are flat.
  • the frame in the Auspresswolf conforms to the tops of the mop plate wings.
  • the frame has inwardly directed pressing projections and / or pressing noses and / or pressing surfaces.
  • the inner surface which encloses the frame arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the style.
  • a particularly well-cleaning embodiment of the wiper according to the invention is constructed such that on the frame, at least one - preferably two - scrapers are arranged such that the escaping during the squeezing process between the squeegee blades dirt and / or the moisture exiting there is stripped.
  • the scraper may be formed for example as a rubber lip.
  • the scraper may be arranged such that it scrapes along the side edges of the mop plate wings and / or the side edges of a mop cover during the squeezing process.
  • the pressing device has a sleeve which is displaceable along the handle.
  • the frame and / or the pressing arms are attached directly or indirectly to the sleeve.
  • the frame is attached to the sleeve with a connecting device. This may, for example, have struts, which in itself must exert no pressing pressure on the mop plate wings.
  • the connecting device may also be designed box-shaped.
  • a box is provided whose lower edge part forms the frame, the middle part of which forms the connecting device and whose upper part has an opening - preferably a hole - through which the handle extends.
  • This embodiment has the advantage that almost the entire squeezing device can be formed as a one-piece, open-bottom box with a hole arranged above.
  • the frame is rotatably mounted about the stem central axis.
  • the frame is forcibly guided directly or indirectly in such a way that it rotates during the transfer from the wiping position into the squeezing position.
  • the frame can also rotate about an axis parallel thereto, for example about an axis perpendicular to its inner surface.
  • a forcibly guided rotation of the frame can be achieved, for example, in that the sleeve has a curved-in particular helically curved-guide groove into which a guide dome arranged on the stem engages.
  • the handle has a curved-in particular helically curved-guide groove into which a guide dome arranged on the sleeve engages.
  • a handle which are operated independently of a rotational movement of the pressing device and / or the frame and / or the sleeve and / or the connecting device can.
  • a handle may be rotatably mounted relative to the pressing device and / or relative to the sleeve.
  • the handle is rotatably mounted about the same axis, as the pressing device and / or the frame and / or the sleeve.
  • the handle is arranged coaxially to the sleeve.
  • the handle may be tubular.
  • FIG. 1 a wiper according to the invention in the wiping position
  • FIG. 2 a wiper according to the invention in the Auspress thoroughly
  • FIG. 3 a cross section through the mop plate wings and the frame of a wiper located in the Auspress ein.
  • Fig. 1 shows a wiper 1 according to the invention, which is designed as a floor wiper.
  • the wiper has a handle 2 and a pressing device 3, which is displaceable along the handle, for pressing two pivotally mounted wiper blade blades 4 against one another.
  • the pressing device 3 has a sleeve 5 displaceable along the handle, with a handle 6 rotatably mounted relative to the sleeve 5.
  • the sleeve 5 is fixedly connected to a frame 8 by means of connecting struts 7.
  • the frame 8 and the sleeve 5, together with the struts 7, in this case perform a rotational movement about 90 degrees about the stem center axis, wherein the sleeve 5 is forced to effect this rotational movement.
  • the positive guide includes a helical recess 10 in the sleeve 5, in which a guide dome 11 which is fixedly arranged on the stem 2, engages.
  • the wiper head 9 has a cardan connected to the handle center piece 12, on which the mop plate wings are articulated.
  • the mop plate wings have a common, squeeze mop cover 13.
  • Fig. 2 shows the wiper according to the invention in the Auspresswolf.
  • the frame 8 surrounds the mop plate wings 4 together with their mop cover 13, whereby the mop cover 13 is pressed out.
  • a scraper 14 is arranged in each case, the laterally between the mop plate wings 4 emerging moisture and dirt scrapes off.
  • Fig. 3 shows a cross section through the mop plate wings 4 together with auspressbarem mop cover 13 and the surrounding frame 8th

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Wischer, der insbesondere als Bodenwischer ausgebildet ist. Der Wischer weist mit einen Stiel, eine an einem Ende des Stiels angeordneten Wischplatte, die zwei sich von dem Stiel nach außen erstreckende und nach unten aufeinander zu schwenkbare Wischplattenflügel aufweist, und eine längs des Stieles zwischen einer oberen Gebrauchsstellung und einer unteren Auspressstellung verschiebbare Pressvorrichtung zum gegeneinander Pressen der beiden an nach unten geschwenkten Wischplattenflügel in der Auspressstellung auf, wobei die Pressvorrichtung in der Auspressstellung die Wischplattenflügel gegeneinander presst und in einer Wischstellung die Wischplattenflügel freigibt.The invention relates to a wiper, which is designed in particular as a floor wiper. The wiper includes a stem, a wiper plate disposed at one end of the stem, having two squeegee blades extending outwardly from the stem and pivotable toward each other downwardly, and a jig displaceable along the stem between an upper use position and a lower squeeze position against each pressing of the two downwardly pivoted squeegee blades in the Auspressstellung, wherein the pressing device in the Auspressstellung the mop plate wings pressed against each other and releases the mop plate wings in a wiping position.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus der EP 1208788 B ist ein Feuchtwischer mit zwei Druckarmen zum Gegeneinanderpressen von klappbar gelagerten Wischplattenflügeln bekannt. Die Wischplattenflügel sind Teil eines Wischkopfes, der über ein Kardangelenk frei verschwenkbar am Ende eines Stieles befestigt ist. Die Druckarme sind an einer entlang des Stieles verschiebbar angeordneten Verschiebehülse befestigt. Um ein zuverlässiges Auspressen in jeder beliebigen Stellung des Stieles zu ermöglichen, sind auf den Wischplattenflügeln und/oder auf den Druckarmen Führungseinrichtungen zur definierten Faltung vorgesehen.From the EP 1208788 B is a wet mop with two pressure arms for pressing against each other of hinged mounted squeegee blades known. The squeegee blades are part of a mop head, which is attached via a universal joint pivoting freely at the end of a stem. The pressure arms are attached to a displaceable along the stem displaceable sleeve. In order to enable a reliable pressing in any position of the stem, guide means for defined folding are provided on the mop plate wings and / or on the pressure arms.

Der bekannte Feuchtwischer hat den Nachteil, dass er konstruktiv aufwändig ist und insbesondere, dass die Führungseinrichtungen sorgfältig aufeinander abgestimmt sein müssen, um die Klappfunktion zu gewährleisten. Deswegen ist beispielsweise ein Austauschen des gesamten Wischkopfes in der Praxis gar nicht oder nur sehr aufwändig realisierbar.The known wet mop has the disadvantage that it is structurally complex and in particular that the guide means must be carefully matched to each other to ensure the folding function. Therefore, for example, replacing the entire mop head in practice is not feasible or very expensive.

Bei einfacheren Wischern ist die Wischplatte wiederum nicht drehbar gelagert. Dies erschwert jedoch den Wischvorgang.For simpler wipers, the mop plate is again not rotatably mounted. However, this complicates the wiping process.

Die WO 2004/054424 A1 und die EP 0 494 021 A1 zeigen Wischer, bei denen die Wischerplatten fest angelenkt und zur Wischerplatte ausgeklappt nicht drehbar sind. Der Nachteil ist hier aber, dass die Wischerplatte zwar problemlos in die Pressvorrichtung einfädelbar ist, in der Wischstellung aber unflexibel zu handhaben ist.The WO 2004/054424 A1 and the EP 0 494 021 A1 show wipers in which the wiper plates are hinged firmly and unfolded to the wiper plate are not rotatable. The disadvantage here is that the wiper plate Although it is easily threadable into the pressing device, but in the wiping position is inflexible to handle.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen Wischer mit gegeneinander pressbaren Wischplattenflügeln anzugeben, der unabhängig von der Ausführung der klappbaren Wischplattenflügel bzw. des Wischkopfes an dem die Wischplattenflügel angeordnet sind ein zuverlässiges Auspressen aus beliebiger Ausgangsstellung des Stieles ermöglicht.It is the object of the present invention to provide a wiper with mutually pressable squeegee blades which, regardless of the design of the folding squeegee blades or the wiper head on which the squeegee blades are arranged, enables reliable squeezing out of any starting position of the handle.

Die Aufgabe wird durch einen Wischer gelöst, der dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Pressvorrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie zumindest während eines Abschnittes des Verschiebeweges von der Wischstellung in die Auspressstellung die Wischplatte über eine Zwangsführung zwangsweise zum Einfädeln in die Pressvorrichtung um einen bestimmten Winkel gedreht ist. Der Winkel beträgt bevorzugt weniger als 90°, weiter bevorzugt liegt er zwischen 30° und 60°, so dass ein Einfädeln auch in eckige Rahmen oder Käfige einer Pressvorrichtung selbsttätig möglich ist.The object is achieved by a wiper, which is characterized in that the pressing device is designed such that it at least during a portion of the displacement from the wiping position in the Auspressstellung the wiper plate via a positive guide forced to threading in the pressing device rotated by a certain angle is. The angle is preferably less than 90 °, more preferably between 30 ° and 60 °, so that threading is also possible automatically in angular frames or cages of a pressing device.

Der erfindungsgemäße Wischer hat den Vorteil, dass die Pressvorrichtung die Wischplatten beim Einleiten des Auspressvorganges durch ihre Drehbewegung unabhängig von der Winkelstellung der Wischplattenflügel zum Stiel regelrecht einfängt und in die zum Auspressen nötige Stellung mitnimmt.The wiper according to the invention has the advantage that the pressing device literally captures the wiping plates during the initiation of the squeezing process by virtue of their rotational movement, independent of the angular position of the wiping plate wings, and takes them into the position required for squeezing.

Insbesondere bei einer besonderen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Wischers, bei der die Wischplattenflügel, beispielsweise als Teil eines Wischkopfes direkt oder indirekt kardanisch und/oder kreuzgelenkig mit dem Stiel verbunden sind, besteht die Gefahr, dass die Pressvorrichtung beim Einleiten des Auspressvorganges im schiefen Winkel auf den gelenkig an den Stiel angebundenen Wischkopf bzw. trifft, so dass es ohne die erfindungsgemäße Drehbewegung der Pressvorrichtung zur Verklemmung kommen könnte.In particular, in a particular embodiment of the wiper according to the invention, in which the squeegee blades are connected, for example as part of a mop head directly or indirectly gimbal and / or universal joint with the stem, there is a risk that the pressing device when initiating the Auspressvorganges at an oblique angle to the articulated to the stem tailed mop head or meets, so that it could come to jam without the rotational movement of the pressing device according to the invention.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Pressvorrichtung um die Stielmittelachse drehbar gelagert ist. Es jedoch auch möglich, dass die Pressvorrichtung um eine zur Stielmittelachse parallele Achse drehbar gelagert ist. Ferner kann erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen sein, dass die Pressvorrichtung um eine zur Verschieberichtung parallele Achse drehbar gelagert ist.In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the pressing device is rotatably mounted about the stem center axis. However, it is also possible that the pressing device is rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the stem center axis. Furthermore, according to the invention can be provided be that the pressing device is rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the displacement direction.

Der erfindungsgemäße Wischer ist derart ausgebildet, dass die Pressvorrichtung wahlweise in eine Auspressstellung, in der sie die Wischplattenflügel gegeneinander presst, oder eine Wischstellung, in der sie die Wischplattenflügel freigibt, überführbar ist. Besonderes komfortabel zu handhaben ist diese Ausführung durch die Zwangsführung zum Drehen der Pressvorrichtung, die derart ausgeführt ist, dass beim Überführen von der Wischstellung in die Auspressstellung die Wischplatte gedreht wird.The wiper according to the invention is designed in such a way that the pressing device can be converted optionally into an ejection position in which it presses the mop plate wings against one another, or a wiping position in which it releases the mop plate leaves. This version is particularly easy to handle due to the positive guidance for rotating the pressing device, which is designed in such a way that the wiping plate is rotated when transferring from the wiping position to the expressing position.

Beispielsweise kann die Zwangsführung eine Führungsnut aufweisen, in die ein Führungsdorn eingreift. Insbesondere kann die Führungsnut in vorteilhafter Weise schraubenförmig gewunden und/oder gekrümmt sein.For example, the positive guide may have a guide groove, in which engages a guide pin. In particular, the guide groove can advantageously be helically wound and / or curved.

Der erfindungsgemäße Wischer kann mit unterschiedlichen Pressvorrichtungen realisiert werden. Beispielsweise kann die Pressvorrichtung Pressarme mit flexiblen freien Enden oder Pressarme mit starren freien Enden aufweisen.The wiper according to the invention can be realized with different pressing devices. For example, the pressing device may have press arms with flexible free ends or press arms with rigid free ends.

Im Gegensatz zu den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Wischern kann der erfindungsgemäße Wischer statt Pressarme (oder zusätzlich zu Pressarmen) auch einen geschlossenen Rahmen aufweisen, der selbst bei filigraner und kompakter Bauweise in der Lage ist, größere Kräfte auf die Wischplattenflügel zu übertragen, als frei endende Pressgabeln. Insbesondere kann in erfindungsgemäßer Weise vorgesehen sein, dass die Wischplattenflügel in der Auspressstellung von dem Rahmen umgriffen sind.In contrast to wipers known from the prior art, instead of press arms (or in addition to press arms), the wiper according to the invention may also have a closed frame which is capable of transmitting greater forces to the mop plate wings even in a filigree and compact design free ending press forks. In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that the mop plate wings are embraced in the Auspressstellung of the frame.

Dieser filigrane Rahmen hat den weiteren Vorteil, dass nur wenig Schmutzwasser mit dem Rahmen in Kontakt kommt und kaum unzugängliche Flächen vorhanden sind, die durch getrocknetes Schmutzwasser verunreinigt werden könnten.This filigree frame has the further advantage that only little dirty water comes into contact with the frame and hardly inaccessible surfaces are present, which could be contaminated by dried waste water.

Bei einer besonders gut auspressenden Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Wischers ist vorgesehen, dass die von Rahmen umschlossene Innenfläche etwa der Querschnittsfläche der gegeneinander gepressten Wischplattenflügel entspricht; vorzugsweise ist der Abstand der einander gegenüberliegenden, an den Oberseiten der Wischplattenflügel angreifenden Rahmenseiten kleiner, als die Dicke der Wischplattenflügel samt dem doppelt gelegten, ungepressten Wischbezug. Je kleiner der Abstand gewählt ist, umso ist die ausgeübte PresskraftIn a particularly well-expressing embodiment of the wiper according to the invention, it is provided that the inner surface enclosed by the frame corresponds approximately to the cross-sectional area of the mutually pressed mop plate wings; Preferably, the distance of the opposing, acting on the tops of the mop plate wings Frame sides smaller than the thickness of the squeegee blades together with the double-laid, non-pressed mop cover. The smaller the distance is selected, the more the applied pressing force

Der Rahmen kann beispielsweise viereckig ausgebildet sein, dies insbesondere dann, wenn die der Wischfläche abgewandten Oberseiten der Wischplattenflügel eben ausgebildet sind. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, beispielsweise um den Wischplattenflügeln besondere Stabilität zu geben, diese gewölbt oder gerundet auszubilden, so dass es von Vorteil ist, bei diesen Ausführungsformen, den Rahmen ebenfalls entsprechend gewölbt oder rund auszubilden. In jedem Fall ist es von Vorteil, wenn sich der Rahmen in der Auspressstellung an die Oberseiten der Wischplattenflügel anschmiegt.The frame may for example be quadrangular, this in particular when the wiping surface facing away from the upper sides of the mop plate wings are flat. However, it is also possible, for example, to give the squeegee blades particular stability, this curved or rounded form, so that it is advantageous in these embodiments, the frame also correspondingly curved or round. In any case, it is advantageous if the frame in the Auspressstellung conforms to the tops of the mop plate wings.

Um ein besonders gutes Auspressergebnis zu erreichen, kann alternativ oder zusätzlich auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Rahmen nach innen gerichtete Pressvorsprünge und/oder Pressnasen und/oder Pressflächen aufweist.In order to achieve a particularly good ejection result, it may alternatively or additionally also be provided that the frame has inwardly directed pressing projections and / or pressing noses and / or pressing surfaces.

Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die Innenfläche, die der Rahmen einschließt, senkrecht zur Längserstreckungsrichtung des Stils angeordnet.In an advantageous embodiment, the inner surface which encloses the frame, arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the style.

Eine besonders gut reinigende Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Wischers ist derart aufgebaut, dass an dem Rahmen, zumindest ein - vorzugsweise zwei - Abstreifer derart angeordnet sind, dass der beim Auspressvorgang zwischen den Wischplattenflügeln austretende Schmutz und/oder die dort austretende Feuchtigkeit abgestreift wird. Der Abstreifer kann beispielsweise als Gummilippe ausgebildet sein. Darüber hinaus kann der Abstreifer derart angeordnet sein, dass er beim Auspressvorgang an den Seitenkanten der Wischplattenflügel und/oder den Seitenkanten eines Wischbezugs schabend entlang streift.A particularly well-cleaning embodiment of the wiper according to the invention is constructed such that on the frame, at least one - preferably two - scrapers are arranged such that the escaping during the squeezing process between the squeegee blades dirt and / or the moisture exiting there is stripped. The scraper may be formed for example as a rubber lip. In addition, the scraper may be arranged such that it scrapes along the side edges of the mop plate wings and / or the side edges of a mop cover during the squeezing process.

Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Wischers ist vorgesehen, dass die Pressvorrichtung eine entlang des Stiels verschiebbare Hülse aufweist. Darüber hinaus kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Rahmen und/oder die die Pressarme direkt oder indirekt an der Hülse befestigt sind. Beispielsweise kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Rahmen mit einer Verbindungsvorrichtung an der Hülse befestigt ist. Diese kann beispielsweise Streben aufweisen, die für sich gesehen keinen Pressdruck auf die Wischplattenflügel ausüben müssen. Alternativ kann die Verbindungsvorrichtung auch kastenförmig ausgebildet sein.In an advantageous embodiment of the wiper according to the invention it is provided that the pressing device has a sleeve which is displaceable along the handle. In addition, it can be provided that the frame and / or the pressing arms are attached directly or indirectly to the sleeve. For example, it can also be provided that the frame is attached to the sleeve with a connecting device. This may, for example, have struts, which in itself must exert no pressing pressure on the mop plate wings. Alternatively, the connecting device may also be designed box-shaped.

Bei einer besonders einfach herstellbaren und robusten Ausführungsform ist ein Kasten vorgesehen, dessen unterer Randteil den Rahmen bildet, dessen Mittelteil die Verbindungsvorrichtung bildet und dessen Oberteil eine Öffnung - vorzugsweise eine Bohrung - aufweist, durch die der Stiel verläuft. Diese Ausführungsform hat den Vorteil, dass nahezu die gesamte Auspressvorrichtung als einstückiger, unten offener Kasten mit einer oben angeordneten Bohrung ausgebildet sein kann.In a particularly simple and robust embodiment, a box is provided whose lower edge part forms the frame, the middle part of which forms the connecting device and whose upper part has an opening - preferably a hole - through which the handle extends. This embodiment has the advantage that almost the entire squeezing device can be formed as a one-piece, open-bottom box with a hole arranged above.

Sehr einfach bedienbar und komfortable ist eine besondere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Wischers, bei der vorgesehen ist, dass der Rahmen um die Stielmittelachse drehbar gelagert ist. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Rahmen direkt oder indirekt derart zwangsgeführt ist, dass er sich beim Überführen von der Wischstellung in die Auspressstellung dreht. Statt um die Stielmittelachse kann sich der Rahmen auch um eine hierzu parallele Achse, auch beispielsweise um eine zu seiner Innenfläche senkrechten Achse, drehen. Durch die Drehbewegung wird ein Verklemmen, unabhängig von der Stellung des Wischkopfes relativ zum Stiel bei Einleitung des Auspressvorganges, wirkungsvoll und zuverlässig vermieden.Very easy to use and comfortable is a particular embodiment of the wiper according to the invention, in which it is provided that the frame is rotatably mounted about the stem central axis. In particular, it can be provided that the frame is forcibly guided directly or indirectly in such a way that it rotates during the transfer from the wiping position into the squeezing position. Instead of the stem central axis, the frame can also rotate about an axis parallel thereto, for example about an axis perpendicular to its inner surface. By the rotational movement jamming, regardless of the position of the mop head relative to the stem at the initiation of Auspressvorganges, effectively and reliably avoided.

Eine zwangsgeführte Drehbarkeit des Rahmens kann beispielsweise dadurch erreicht werden, dass die Hülse eine gekrümmte - insbesondere schraubenförmig gekrümmte - Führungsnut aufweist, in die ein am Stiel angeordneter Führungsdom eingreift. Alternativ kann umgekehrt auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Stiel eine gekrümmte - insbesondere schraubenförmig gekrümmte - Führungsnut aufweist, in die ein an der Hülse angeordneter Führungsdom eingreift.A forcibly guided rotation of the frame can be achieved, for example, in that the sleeve has a curved-in particular helically curved-guide groove into which a guide dome arranged on the stem engages. Alternatively, conversely, it can also be provided that the handle has a curved-in particular helically curved-guide groove into which a guide dome arranged on the sleeve engages.

Besonders benutzerfreundlich ist eine Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Wischers, bei der ein Handgriff vorgesehen ist, der unabhängig von einer Drehbewegung der Pressvorrichtung und/oder des Rahmens und/oder der Hülse und/oder der Verbindungsvorrichtung bedient werden kann. Beispielsweise kann ein solcher Handgriff relativ zur Pressvorrichtung und/oder relativ zur Hülse drehbar gelagert sein. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Handgriff um dieselbe Achse drehbar gelagert ist, wie die Pressvorrichtung und/oder der Rahmen und/oder die Hülse. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Handgriff koaxial zur Hülse angeordnet ist. Beispielsweise kann der Handgriff rohrförmig ausgebildet sein.Particularly user-friendly is an embodiment of the wiper according to the invention, in which a handle is provided, which are operated independently of a rotational movement of the pressing device and / or the frame and / or the sleeve and / or the connecting device can. For example, such a handle may be rotatably mounted relative to the pressing device and / or relative to the sleeve. In particular, it can be provided that the handle is rotatably mounted about the same axis, as the pressing device and / or the frame and / or the sleeve. In particular, it can be provided that the handle is arranged coaxially to the sleeve. For example, the handle may be tubular.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Weitere Merkmale, Vorteile und Wirkungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnungen, in denenFurther features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims and the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings, in which

der Erfindungsgegenstand schematisch dargestellt ist. Er wird anhand der Figuren nachfolgend beschrieben, wobei gleich wirkende Elemente mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen sind. Dabei zeigt:the subject invention is shown schematically. It will be described below with reference to the figures, wherein elements having the same effect are provided with the same reference numerals. Showing:

Figur 1 einen erfindungsgemäßen Wischer in der Wischstellung, FIG. 1 a wiper according to the invention in the wiping position,

Figur 2 einen erfindungsgemäßen Wischer in der Auspressstellung, und FIG. 2 a wiper according to the invention in the Auspressstellung, and

Figur 3 einen Querschnitt durch die Wischplattenflügel und den Rahmen eines in der Auspressstellung befindlichen Wischers. FIG. 3 a cross section through the mop plate wings and the frame of a wiper located in the Auspressstellung.

Bester Weg zur Ausführung der ErfindungBest way to carry out the invention

Fig. 1 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Wischer 1, der als Bodenwischer ausgebildet ist. Der Wischer weist einen Stiel 2 auf und eine entlang des Stiels verschiebbare Pressvorrichtung 3 zum gegeneinander Pressen von zwei verschwenkbar gelagerten Wischplattenflügeln 4. Fig. 1 shows a wiper 1 according to the invention, which is designed as a floor wiper. The wiper has a handle 2 and a pressing device 3, which is displaceable along the handle, for pressing two pivotally mounted wiper blade blades 4 against one another.

Die Pressvorrichtung 3 weist eine entlang des Stiels verschiebbare Hülse 5 auf, mit einem relativ zur Hülse 5 drehbar gelagerten Handgriff 6. Die Hülse 5 ist mittels Verbindungsstreben 7 mit einem Rahmen 8 fest verbunden. Durch Verschieben des Handgriffs 6 samt der Hülse 5 entlang des Stiels 2 auf den die Wischplattenflügel 4 beinhaltenden Wischkopf 9 zu, wird der Rahmen 8 über die sich dabei faltenden Wischplattenflügel 4 gestreift. Der Rahmen 8 und die Hülse 5, gemeinsam mit den Streben 7, führen hierbei eine Drehbewegung um 90 Grad um die Stielmittelachse aus, wobei die Hülse 5 zur Bewirkung dieser Drehbewegung zwangsgeführt ist. Die Zwangsführung beinhaltet eine schraubenförmige Ausnehmung 10 in der Hülse 5, in die ein Führungsdom 11, der fest am Stiel 2 angeordnet ist, eingreift. Der Wischkopf 9 weist ein kardanisch mit dem Stiel verbundenes Mittelstück 12 auf, an dem die Wischplattenflügel gelenkig angeordnet sind. Die Wischplattenflügel weisen einen gemeinsamen, auspressbaren Wischbezug 13 auf.The pressing device 3 has a sleeve 5 displaceable along the handle, with a handle 6 rotatably mounted relative to the sleeve 5. The sleeve 5 is fixedly connected to a frame 8 by means of connecting struts 7. By moving the handle 6 together with the sleeve 5 along the stem 2 to the mop head 4 containing mop head 9 to, the frame 8 is touched on the thereby folding mop plate wings 4. The frame 8 and the sleeve 5, together with the struts 7, in this case perform a rotational movement about 90 degrees about the stem center axis, wherein the sleeve 5 is forced to effect this rotational movement. The positive guide includes a helical recess 10 in the sleeve 5, in which a guide dome 11 which is fixedly arranged on the stem 2, engages. The wiper head 9 has a cardan connected to the handle center piece 12, on which the mop plate wings are articulated. The mop plate wings have a common, squeeze mop cover 13.

Fig. 2 zeigt den erfindungsgemäßen Wischer in der Auspressstellung. In dieser Stellung umgreift der Rahmen 8 die Wischplattenflügel 4 samt deren Wischbezug 13, wodurch der Wischbezug 13 ausgepresst wird. An den Stirnseiten des Rahmens ist jeweils ein Abstreifer 14 angeordnet, der seitlich zwischen den Wischplattenflügeln 4 heraustretende Feuchtigkeit und Schmutz schabend abstreift. Fig. 2 shows the wiper according to the invention in the Auspressstellung. In this position, the frame 8 surrounds the mop plate wings 4 together with their mop cover 13, whereby the mop cover 13 is pressed out. At the front sides of the frame, a scraper 14 is arranged in each case, the laterally between the mop plate wings 4 emerging moisture and dirt scrapes off.

Fig. 3 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch die Wischplattenflügel 4 samt auspressbarem Wischbezug 13 und den sie umgreifenden Rahmen 8. Fig. 3 shows a cross section through the mop plate wings 4 together with auspressbarem mop cover 13 and the surrounding frame 8th

Weg(e) zur Ausführung der ErfindungWay (s) for carrying out the invention

Die Erfindung wurde in Bezug auf eine besondere Ausführungsform beschrieben. Es ist jedoch selbstverständlich, dass Änderungen und Abwandlungen durchgeführt werden können, ohne dabei den Schutzbereich der nachstehenden Ansprüche zu verlassen.The invention has been described with reference to a particular embodiment. However, it is to be understood that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the following claims.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 Wischer1 wiper

2 Stiel2 stems

3 Pressvorrichtung3 pressing device

4 Wischplattenflügel4 squeegee blades

5 Hülse5 sleeve

6 Handgriff6 handle

7 Streben7 struts

8 Rahmen8 frames

9 Wischkopf9 mopping head

10 Führungsnut10 guide groove

11 Führungsdom11 guide dome

12 Mittelstück12 centerpiece

13 Wischbezug13 mop cover

14 Abstreifer14 scrapers

Claims (14)

  1. A wiper (1) in particular designed as a floor wiper comprising a stem (2), a wiper plate arranged at one end of the stem (2) and comprised of two wiper plate leaves (4) pivotable towards each other and extending from the stem (2) outwards and downwards, and a pressing device (3) movable along the stem (2) between an upper operating position and a lower squeezing position for pressing the two downwardly pivoted wiper plate leaves (4) against each other in the squeezing position, wherein the pressing device (3) presses the wiper plate leaves (4) against each other in the squeezing position and releases the wiper plate leaves (4) in a wiping position,
    characterised in that the pressing device (3) is designed in such a way that at least during a section of the sliding path between the wiping position and the squeezing position, the wiper plate is turned through an angle of less than 90° about the centre axis of the steam or an axis parallel to the centre of the stem via a compulsory guidance for positively guiding the wiper plate into the pressing device (3).
  2. The wiper (1) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the pressing device (3) is formed by a sleeve (5) guided along the stem through which the stem (2) passes, and a squeezing region below the sleeve (5) and connected with it, into which the folded wiper leaves (4) are retractable when applying a squeezing force, wherein the compulsory guidance is provided between the sleeve (5) and the stem (2).
  3. The wiper (1) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the compulsory guidance is formed by at least one guiding groove (10) provided in the sleeve (5) and a guiding thorn (11) projecting outwards from the stem and/or at least one guiding groove (10) arranged in the stem (2) and a guiding thorn (11) projecting inwards from the sleeve (5), wherein the guiding thorn (11) respectively engages into the, in particular, helically curved guiding groove (10).
  4. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the pressing device (3) is formed by two opposing pressing arms, between which the turned and folded wiper plate is retractable.
  5. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the pressing device (3) comprises a closed frame (8) into which the turned and folded wiper plate is retractable, wherein the folded wiper plate leaves (4) are encompassed by the frame (8) in the squeezing position.
  6. The wiper (1) according to claim 5, characterised in that the frame (8) may be rectangular, oval or round in shape and in that the inside surface enclosed by the frame (8) approximately corresponds to the cross-sectional area of the pressed-together wiper plate leaves (4), wherein the frame (8), in the squeezing position, moulds itself to the upper surfaces of the wiper plate leaves (4) and is directly or indirectly connected with the sleeve (5) via a linking device in the form of struts or a box, the lower edge portion of which forms the frame (8).
  7. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterised in that the frame (8) comprises inwardly facing pressing projections and/or pressing nibs and/or pressing surfaces.
  8. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterised in that the inside surface enclosed by the frame (8) is arranged vertically to the longitudinal direction of extension of the stem (2).
  9. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterised in that at least one stripper (14) is arranged on the frame for stripping off any moisture and/or dirt emerging between the wiper plate leaves (4) during the squeezing operation, wherein the stripper (4) in particular comprises a rubber lip.
  10. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterised in that the frame (8) is forcibly guided directly or indirectly in such a way that when transferred from the wiping position into the squeezing position, it turns about an axis vertical to its inside surface and/or about the centre axis of the stem (2).
  11. The wiper (1) according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterised in that the frame (8) comprises an at least outwardly directed dirt brush.
  12. The wiper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressing device (3) and/or the sleeve (5) comprise a sleeve-shaped handle (6) rotatably mounted relative to the sleeve.
  13. The wiper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the wiper plate comprises a centre portion (12), on which the wiper plate leaves (4) are mounted on opposite sides, and which is connected with the stem (2) in particular cardanically and/or in the manner of a universal joint.
  14. The wiper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the wiper plate comprises a squeezable wiper cover (13) or a squeezable wiper coating.
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