EP2627233B1 - Method for operating a cleaning appliance, and cleaning appliance for implementing the method - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning device, in particular a floor cleaning device, having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
- the invention relates to a cleaning device for carrying out the method.
- cleaning devices For cleaning a surface, in particular a bottom surface, cleaning devices are used which have at least one cleaning element.
- the cleaning element can be designed, for example, in the form of a sweeping or scrubbing brush or else in the form of a cleaning pad or, for example, in the form of a suction lip, with the aid of which liquid can be absorbed by the surface to be cleaned.
- the control of the cleaning device is carried out by means of a control device.
- the control device may, for example, be connected to a motor, for example an electric motor or an internal combustion engine, which drives the at least one cleaning element.
- At least one cleaning element of the cleaning device comprises a storage element that can be read by an associated reading device.
- the reader is in communication with the controller. This makes it possible to read out data stored in the local memory element with the aid of the reading device and to transmit it to the control device.
- the memory element can be integrated in a transponder, ie in a radio communication link, which receives incoming signals and answers.
- a vacuum cleaner is known with a vacuum cleaner nozzle and a controller that controls a suction fan.
- the suction power of the suction fan is automatically adjustable depending on the vacuum cleaner nozzle used.
- the vacuum cleaner nozzle may have a transponder with a local memory element and the control device may comprise a reading device which interacts with the transponder. When connecting the vacuum cleaner nozzle, its type designation can be recorded by the reader. This then gives the control device the possibility of adapting the suction power of the suction fan to the vacuum cleaner nozzle used.
- the at least one cleaning element of the cleaning device is usually replaceable, since it is subject to wear during operation of the cleaning device and therefore wears off over time. It must then be replaced by a new cleaning element of the same type. Frequently, different cleaning elements can be used in a cleaning device. However, the user must be careful that he only uses cleaning elements that are actually suitable for the particular cleaning device. If the user uses an unsuitable cleaning element, this can lead to a disruption of the cleaning device or even to an unsatisfactory cleaning result. There is also the danger that the use of an unsuitable cleaning element will damage the surface to be cleaned.
- Object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a cleaning device of the type mentioned above and a cleaning device for performing the method, in which the risk is reduced that the user unintentionally uses an inappropriate cleaning element.
- characteristic data which characterize the type of cleaning element that is to say the type of cleaning element
- the characteristics are read out of the local storage element of the cleaning element, so that they are available to the control device of the cleaning device. The characteristics are then evaluated. The reading of the characteristic data takes place in the period that begins with the startup of the cleaning device and ends with the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element. It may, for example, be provided that the local storage element of the at least one cleaning element is read out directly when the cleaning device is started up.
- the startup of the cleaning device and the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element take place sequentially in time, so that the local memory element does not have to be read out simultaneously with the startup of the cleaning device in each case.
- the readout process should be completed until the beginning of the actual cleaning files of the cleaning element, because this gives the possibility to delay the start of the cleaning action or even completely stop, if the evaluation of the read characteristic data comes to the conclusion that the cleaning element for the operation the cleaning tool is not suitable.
- the information read out corresponding information is displayed on a display device of the cleaning device.
- This gives, for example, the possibility of displaying to the user the type of cleaning element used on the display device. The user can then decide if he really wants to use this cleaning element or not.
- a warning message may also be displayed if the cleaning element is to be used only for special cleaning operations.
- different scrubbing brushes can be used in scrubber-driers.
- a first brush type can have a very abrasive effect and serve for the stripping of floor coverings. For this purpose, in the individual bristles of the cleaning brush Corundum particles incorporated. But it can also be used very soft cleaning brushes for gentle cleaning of certain floor coverings.
- the user when starting the cleaning device, at the latest at the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element, the type of cleaning element used or at least a warning directed to the display device displayed, the user can stop the actual cleaning action in time before, due to a for the intended cleaning process unsuitable cleaning brush the floor surface is damaged or only an insufficient cleaning result can be achieved.
- the at least one cleaning element is held adjustably in height on a support structure of the cleaning device.
- a cleaning brush in particular a scrub brush, or a cleaning pad can be raised and lowered vertically. The beginning of the actual cleaning action then takes place only after the lowering of the cleaning element. The reading of the characteristic data of the cleaning element can then take place, for example, until the time at which the cleaning element assumes its lowered position.
- the at least one cleaning element is often held rotatably and can be rotated about its axis of rotation by means of a drive motor.
- a drive motor it is advantageous if the cleaning element is rotated about its axis of rotation when the characteristic data is read out, because this ensures that the local memory element often extends over only a partial area of the circumference of the cleaning element due to the rotation of the cleaning element into the detection area of the reading device occurs and can be read reliably.
- the read-out characteristic data are compared with information stored in the control memory element and the cleaning device is controlled as a function of the result of the comparison. If the comparison leads to the result that the read-out characteristic data do not coincide with information stored in the control memory element, then, for example, the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element can be automatically prevented by the control device.
- the information displayed on the display device is stored together with the time of the display in the control memory element.
- the control storage member may be read out at a later time to check whether the information corresponding to the retrieved characteristics has actually been displayed to the user. This gives, for example, the possibility to check in the event of a complaint whether the cleaning device is poorly designed or whether there was a fault in the operation of the cleaning device.
- the part number of the cleaning element specified by the manufacturer is deposited. Due to the part number of the cleaning element whose type is clearly defined. The part number is specified during the production of the cleaning element and deposited in its local storage element.
- the cleaning element In a particularly preferred embodiment of the method is deposited to characterize the type of cleaning element, the cleaning element individually identifying identification number.
- the use of an identification number has the advantage that not only the type of cleaning element can be detected but it can be detected, the individual cleaning element. This, in turn, gives the option of the duration of use to determine a particular cleaning element. The duration of use in turn can represent a measure of the wear of the cleaning element, so that the user can be signaled when reaching a predetermined degree of wear that the cleaning element should be replaced.
- the type of cleaning element can be characterized in a simple manner.
- the cleaning element can be characterized for example by the required contact pressure which is to be exerted on the cleaning element during the cleaning action and / or by the rotational speed of the cleaning element.
- the control device can determine the type of cleaning element and, for example, judge whether the cleaning element is suitable for the specific cleaning device.
- the read-out characteristic data are compared with permissible characteristics stored in the control memory element.
- characteristic values of cleaning elements that are permissible for the respective cleaning device can be stored by the user or by the user. These permissible characteristic data can then be compared with the characteristics of the cleaning element actually used when the cleaning device is started.
- the evaluation of the read characteristic data is not always associated with a comparison with permissible characteristic data. It can also be provided be that one processes the read characteristic data with the aid of a predetermined calculation algorithm and then uses the result of the processing for further evaluation.
- the method according to the invention assigns the read characteristic data for proper operation of the cleaning element required operating parameters, and one compares these required operating parameters with the currently available operating parameters of the cleaning device. If the current operating parameters of the cleaning device, for example, the preselected contact pressure or the rotational speed or, for example, the dosage of a cleaning agent or a preselected water consumption do not match the operating parameters that are required for proper operation of the cleaning element, this can be signaled to the user, in particular On a display device of the cleaning device, a corresponding warning message are displayed.
- the operating parameters of the cleaning device are set as a function of the read characteristic data. This makes it possible to adapt the operating parameters of the cleaning device automatically to the operating parameters required for the proper operation of the cleaning element used. For example, due to the read-out characteristics of the contact pressure, the speed, water consumption, the dosage of a detergent or any other operating parameters are automatically adapted by the control device to the required operating parameters resulting from the read when starting the cleaning device characteristics of the cleaning element.
- the user can thereby easily Check whether the required operating parameters correspond to the currently available operating parameters of the cleaning device.
- control memory element can be read out, for example, by the maintenance personnel or even by the user himself, so that it can be easily determined at what time which type of cleaning element was used in the cleaning device. In particular, in the case of a complaint, it is advantageous if it can be subsequently determined at what time which cleaning element was used.
- Cleaning devices are known in which users can be assigned different user authorizations. This gives, for example, the possibility of assigning untrained auxiliary staff a different authorization than trained specialist personnel.
- the different user authorizations allow the respective user different usage measures, untrained support staff can thereby perform only certain user actions, whereas trained personnel a variety of usage measures is allowed.
- the usage authorization data may include, for example, whether or not the respective user may use a certain type of cleaning elements.
- the control device can detect the type of cleaning element.
- the control device can then check whether the respective user may actually use the cleaning element. Is this If this is not the case, a corresponding indication can be displayed on a display device of the cleaning device and / or the beginning of the actual cleaning action can be prevented.
- the cleaning elements are usually subject to wear and must therefore be replaced after some time. For this purpose, often new cleaning elements must be ordered from a manufacturer or distributor.
- the ordering process is simplified in that the order data of the cleaning element corresponding to the read-out characteristic data are displayed on a display device of the cleaning device.
- the order data may in particular include an order number for the respective cleaning element, so that the order number can be displayed on the display device. The user can therefore read the order number of the cleaning element on the display device and order a new cleaning element if necessary.
- the order data is transmitted via a telecommunication device of the cleaning device to an order acceptance device.
- a telecommunication device for example, a mobile phone integrated into the cleaning device can be used, with the aid of which the order data can be transmitted wirelessly to an order acceptance device of a manufacturer or distributor of the cleaning element.
- the read characteristic data and / or with this corresponding operating data by means of a telecommunication device of the cleaning device via a telecommunication network transferable, for example via the Internet and / or an intranet.
- a telecommunication network transferable for example via the Internet and / or an intranet.
- At least one further component of the cleaning device is provided, in particular a wear or accessory part of the cleaning device, with a local memory element, in which one deposits the type and / or degree of wear of the component characterizing characteristic data, which is read and evaluated by means of a component associated with the reading device.
- the control unit can evaluate characteristics of at least one component of the cleaning device.
- a container which receives cleaning agent in particular a detergent bottle, can be equipped with a local storage element in which the characteristics characterizing the type of cleaning agent are stored.
- the container can be associated with a reader, which is connected to the control device of the cleaning device.
- the control device can thereby recognize which type of cleaning agent is currently available. For example, this type of detergent can be linked to the type of cleaning element that is to be used. Thus, the control device can check whether the currently present cleaning agent is suitable for the cleaning element used. If this is not the case, an indication to the user can be made even before the start of the actual cleaning action and / or the beginning of the cleaning action can be prevented.
- the cleaning device for power supply has at least one battery, which is equipped with a local memory element that can be read by a battery associated with the reader. This makes it possible to determine the type of battery currently being used based on the characteristics characterizing the battery type. The control device can thereby easily check whether the currently present battery is suitable for supplying energy to the cleaning device.
- the invention also relates to a cleaning device for carrying out the method mentioned above.
- the cleaning device comprises a control device and at least one cleaning element for cleaning a surface, wherein the cleaning element has a local memory element and the control device comprises a control memory element and is connected to a reading device for reading the local memory element.
- the type of cleaning element characterizing characteristic data are stored in the local memory element, which in the period from startup of the cleaning device to the beginning of the cleaning action of the cleaning element automatically readable and are evaluable.
- the cleaning device comprises a display device on which the information read out corresponding information can be displayed. This gives, for example, the possibility of displaying the type of cleaning element to the user before the actual cleaning action or even a warning that the cleaning element currently being used is only suitable for certain applications.
- the read characteristic data can be tested for their permissibility in an advantageous embodiment of the cleaning device.
- the read-out characteristic data are comparable with permissible characteristic data stored in the control memory element.
- control memory member may be configured as a read / write memory, which is associated with a read / write device.
- operating parameters of the cleaning device depending on the read characteristic data are automatically adjustable.
- the operating parameters of the cleaning device can be easily adapted to the particular cleaning element used.
- the cleaning device has a memory in which the read characteristic data can be stored together with the time of reading.
- the information displayed on a display device of the same can be stored in a memory of the cleaning device, which correspond with the read characteristic data.
- the read-out from the local memory element characteristics are comparable in an advantageous embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention with user authorization data.
- the user authorization data can, for example, entitle to different cleaning measures, for which different cleaning elements are required. Due to the readout of the type of cleaning element that characterizes the type of cleaning element when the cleaning device is started, the control device can check, before the actual cleaning action starts, whether the current user is actually authorized to use the cleaning element based on the user authorization data. Inexperienced auxiliary staff can characterized in a simple manner be prevented from using cleaning elements for the use of special knowledge is required, which usually has only trained specialist personnel.
- the cleaning device has a display device on which the read-out characteristic data corresponding order data of the cleaning element can be displayed. As already explained, this facilitates the ordering process of a cleaning element, since the user can easily read off the required ordering data, that is, in particular an order number, on the display device.
- the cleaning device comprises a telecommunication device for transmitting the order data to an order acceptance device.
- the cleaning device comprises a telecommunication device, with the help of which the read characteristic data and / or with this corresponding operating data via a telecommunication network, in particular via the Internet or an intranet, are transferable.
- the local memory element is advantageously integrated in a transponder, that is to say in a radio communication element which receives and answers incoming signals.
- transponders allow wireless transmission of signals between the local storage element and the associated reader.
- the transponder comprises a transmitting and receiving antenna which is in electrical connection with the local memory element.
- Such transponders are known to those skilled in the art and therefore require no further explanation in the present case.
- the cleaning device has at least one further component with a local memory element, in particular a wear or accessory part, wherein the memory element is connected to the control device associated reading device is associated and in the memory element the type and / or the degree of wear of the component characterizing characteristics are stored.
- a container can be used, which receives a cleaning agent. Characteristics characterizing the type of cleaning agent can be deposited in a memory element of the container, in particular in a transponder, and read out by an associated reading device. Also batteries of the cleaning device can each have a local memory element in which the type of battery characterizing characteristics are stored.
- the single FIGURE shows an inventive cleaning device using the example of a scrubber-drier.
- the scrubber-suction machine shown in the drawing is generally occupied by the reference numeral 10. It comprises in the usual way a housing 12 which surrounds a fresh water tank 14 and a dirty water tank 16 and is arranged on a chassis 18 which is movable by means of wheels 20, 22 along a floor surface to be cleaned. On the underside of the chassis 18, a cleaning head 24 is held with a first cleaning element in the form of a first scrubbing roller 26 and a second cleaning element in the form of a second scrubbing roller 28.
- the two scrubbing rollers 26, 28 can each of a not shown in the drawing, known per se electric motor to be rotated about a rotation axis.
- first adjusting device 34 By means of a first adjusting device 34, they can be lifted from the floor surface to be cleaned and deposited thereon.
- the first adjusting device 34 can absorb part of the weight of the cleaning head 24 when the cleaning head 24 is set down, so that the contact pressure exerted by the scrubbing rollers 26, 28 on the floor surface to be cleaned can be adjusted by means of the first adjusting device 34.
- water from the fresh water tank 14 can be applied to the bottom surface in a conventional manner via a plurality of outlet nozzles, not shown in the drawing to achieve a better overview, whereby a cleaning agent can be added to the water is stored in a detergent container 36.
- the detergent container 36 is held interchangeably on the housing 12.
- the housing has a receptacle 38, in which the detergent container 36 is inserted and it can be removed if necessary.
- suction tank 16 can be subjected to negative pressure.
- a suction line 40 of the dirty water tank 16 is connected to a suction bar 42 in flow communication.
- the suction bar 42 comprises an exchangeable suction lip 44, which represents a further cleaning element of the scrubber 10.
- the suction bar 42 can be raised by means of a second adjusting device 46 from the floor surface to be cleaned and lowered onto it. In the lowered state of the suction bar 42, the suction lip 44 slides along the floor surface to be cleaned. Due to the application of the dirty water tank 16 with negative pressure and its flow connection with the suction bar 42 liquid is then taken up by the suction lip 44 of the floor surface to be cleaned and then transferred via the suction line 40 into the dirty water tank 16.
- the scrubber-drier 10 comprises a control panel 48 on which a main switch 50 and a display device in the form of a monitor 52 are arranged. Below the control panel 48, the scrubber 10 has a control device 54 with a control memory element 56 which is designed as a non-volatile read / write memory. Below the control panel 48 also a telecommunication device in the form of a mobile phone 58 is arranged, with the help of a telecommunications network, namely via a mobile network 60 and / or the Internet, a signal-conducting connection to a central order receiving and monitoring device 62 can be made.
- the scrubber 10 For energy supply, the scrubber 10, two batteries 64, 66, which are arranged in a battery compartment 68.
- the two scrub rollers 26 and 28 each comprise a transponder 70 or 72 with a local memory element 74 or 76, in which characteristic data are deposited, which characterize the type of the respective scrub roller 26 and 28 respectively.
- the transponders 70 and 72 also comprise a transmitting and receiving coil, which is known per se and therefore not shown in the drawing in order to achieve a better overview.
- the transponders 70, 72 each have a reader 78 or 80 assigned in the cleaning head 24, with the aid of which the respective memory element 74 or 76 can be read out.
- the readers 78 and 80 are connected via not shown in the drawing connecting lines with the controller 54 in electrical connection.
- the two batteries 64 and 66 each have a transponder 82 or 84 with a local memory element 86 or 88 and in each case a transmitting and receiving coil, which is not shown in the drawing.
- the transponders 82 and 84 are each assigned a reading device 90 or 92, which is connected to the control device 54 via connecting lines, not shown.
- the memory elements 86, 88 can be read out. Characteristics are stored in the memory elements 86, 88, which characterize the type of battery 64 or 66 used.
- Another transponder 94 with a local memory element 96 is integrated into the suction lip 44, and the memory element 96 of the suction lip 44 can be read out by means of a reading device 98 arranged on the suction bar 42.
- characteristic data are deposited, which characterize the type of the suction lip 44. In particular, these characteristics provide information on whether it is an oil-resistant suction lip or a suction lip, which is not oil-resistant.
- the detergent container 36 has a transponder 100 with a local memory element 102 and with a transmitting and receiving coil, not shown in the drawing.
- the memory element 102 can be read by a reading device 104, which is connected via a connecting line, not shown in the drawing with the control device 54 and is arranged on the receptacle 38.
- Another reader 106 is arranged on the control panel 48 and connected via a connecting line, not shown, with the control device 54. It can also be provided that it is integrated in the control device 54.
- the reader 106 serves to read user authorization data from a memory element 108 of a portable authorization element 110.
- the authorization element 110 leads the user of the scrubber 10 with it. When starting the scrubber 10, the user sets the authorization element 110 on the control panel 48, so that then the user corresponding user authorization data can be read by the reader 106. This will be discussed in more detail below.
- the user can first activate the reader 106, so that user authorization data can be read from the memory element 108 of the authorization element 110 and checked in the control device 54. With the correct authorization, the user can then move the scrubber 10 along a floor surface, wherein the cleaning head 24 as well as the suction bar 42 initially occupies its raised position. By Actuating a control element, not shown in the drawing, the user can then lower the cleaning head 24 and the suction bar 42 to be cleaned on the bottom surface.
- the two scrub rollers 26 and 28 are rotated and by means of the suction unit, not shown in the drawing, the dirty water tank 16 is subjected to negative pressure, so that the actual cleaning action can begin.
- the memory elements 86, 88 of the batteries 64, 66 are read out and also the memory element 102 arranged on the detergent container 36.
- the characteristic data stored therein also evaluates the control device 24.
- the evaluation of the read characteristic data takes place in such a way that the control device 54 checks on the one hand based on the user authorization data transmitted by the reader 106, whether the respective user is authorized to use the scrub rollers 26, 28 and the suction lip 44. In addition, the control device 54 checks on the basis of the read characteristic data, whether the current operating parameters of the scrubber 10, in particular the contact pressure exerted by the cleaning head 24 on the scrub rollers 26, 28, the operating parameters corresponding to the proper operation of the scrub rollers 26, 28 required are. The required operating parameters are determined by the control device on the basis of the read-out Characteristics of the scrub rollers 26, 28. For this purpose, the control device 54 has a database in which the respectively required operating parameters are listed for a large number of characteristic data.
- control device 54 adapts the current operating parameters to the required operating parameters.
- the controller 54 checks when starting the scrubber-drier based on the characteristics of the batteries 64 and 66, whether these batteries are allowed for the operation of the scrubber 10. In addition, the control device 54 checks on the basis of the characteristics of the cleaning agent container 36, whether the cleaning agent therein is permissible for the operation of the scrubber 10. The actual cleaning action is only started when all admissibility checks have led to a positive result.
- scrubbing rollers 26, 28 as well as the suction lip 44 are subject to wear. Over time, they must therefore be replaced.
- corresponding order data in particular order numbers, can be displayed on the monitor 52 for the read-out characteristic data.
- the user can then trigger on the control panel 58 by entering a corresponding control command an ordering process in which by means of the mobile phone 58, the order data are transmitted via the Internet 60 to the order acceptance and monitoring device 62.
- the read characteristic data can also be transmitted directly to the order acceptance and monitoring device 62.
- the read-out of the above-described characteristic data takes place each time the scrubber 10 is started, and by the subsequent verification of the characteristics can be ensured in a simple manner that the scrubbing rollers 26, 28 used as well as the used suction lip 44th are permissible for the operation of the scrubber-drier 10 and that the operating parameters of the scrubber-drier 10 correspond to the operating parameters required for the proper operation of the scrub rollers 26, 28 and the suction lip 44.
- the characteristics each time the scrubber 10 is started, it is ensured that the actual cleaning action begins only when the user is authorized to use the scrub rollers 26, 28 and the suction lip 44.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Reinigungsgerätes, insbesondere eines Bodenreinigungsgerätes, mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffes von Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning device, in particular a floor cleaning device, having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
Außerdem betrifft die Erfindung ein Reinigungsgerät zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.Moreover, the invention relates to a cleaning device for carrying out the method.
Zur Reinigung einer Fläche, insbesondere einer Bodenfläche, kommen Reinigungsgeräte zum Einsatz, die mindestens ein Reinigungselement aufweisen. Das Reinigungselement kann beispielsweise in Form einer Kehr- oder Schrubbbürste ausgestaltet sein oder auch in Form eines Reinigungspads oder beispielsweise auch in Form einer Sauglippe, mit deren Hilfe von der zu reinigenden Fläche Flüssigkeit aufgenommen werden kann. Die Steuerung des Reinigungsgerätes erfolgt mit Hilfe einer Steuereinrichtung. Die Steuereinrichtung kann beispielsweise mit einem Motor verbunden sein, beispielsweise einem Elektromotor oder einem Verbrennungsmotor, der das mindestens eine Reinigungselement antreibt. Mindestens ein Reinigungselement des Reinigungsgerätes umfasst ein Speicherelement, das von einem zugeordneten Lesegerät ausgelesen werden kann. Das Lesegerät steht mit der Steuereinrichtung in Verbindung. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, im lokalen Speicherelement hinterlegte Daten mit Hilfe des Lesegerätes auszulesen und an die Steuereinrichtung zu übertragen.For cleaning a surface, in particular a bottom surface, cleaning devices are used which have at least one cleaning element. The cleaning element can be designed, for example, in the form of a sweeping or scrubbing brush or else in the form of a cleaning pad or, for example, in the form of a suction lip, with the aid of which liquid can be absorbed by the surface to be cleaned. The control of the cleaning device is carried out by means of a control device. The control device may, for example, be connected to a motor, for example an electric motor or an internal combustion engine, which drives the at least one cleaning element. At least one cleaning element of the cleaning device comprises a storage element that can be read by an associated reading device. The reader is in communication with the controller. This makes it possible to read out data stored in the local memory element with the aid of the reading device and to transmit it to the control device.
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Das mindestens eine Reinigungselement des Reinigungsgerätes ist üblicherweise auswechselbar, da es während des Betriebes des Reinigungsgerätes einem Verschleiß unterliegt und sich daher im Laufe der Zeit abnutzt. Es muss dann durch ein neues Reinigungselement desselben Typs ersetzt werden. Häufig können auch unterschiedliche Reinigungselemente bei einem Reinigungsgerät verwendet werden. Hierbei muss der Benutzer allerdings sorgfältig darauf achten, dass er nur Reinigungselemente verwendet, die für das bestimmte Reinigungsgerät auch tatsächlich geeignet sind. Verwendet der Benutzer ein ungeeignetes Reinigungselement, so kann dies zu einer Störung des Reinigungsgerätes führen oder aber auch zu einem unbefriedigenden Reinigungsergebnis. Es besteht auch die Gefahr, dass durch die Verwendung eines ungeeigneten Reinigungselementes die zu reinigende Fläche beschädigt wird.The at least one cleaning element of the cleaning device is usually replaceable, since it is subject to wear during operation of the cleaning device and therefore wears off over time. It must then be replaced by a new cleaning element of the same type. Frequently, different cleaning elements can be used in a cleaning device. However, the user must be careful that he only uses cleaning elements that are actually suitable for the particular cleaning device. If the user uses an unsuitable cleaning element, this can lead to a disruption of the cleaning device or even to an unsatisfactory cleaning result. There is also the danger that the use of an unsuitable cleaning element will damage the surface to be cleaned.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Reinigungsgerätes der eingangs genannten Art sowie ein Reinigungsgerät zur Durchführung des Verfahrens bereitzustellen, bei dem die Gefahr vermindert ist, dass der Benutzer unbeabsichtigt ein ungeeignetes Reinigungselement verwendet.Object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a cleaning device of the type mentioned above and a cleaning device for performing the method, in which the risk is reduced that the user unintentionally uses an inappropriate cleaning element.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen von Patentanspruch 1 sowie durch ein Reinigungsgerät gemäß Patentanspruch 11 gelöst.This object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1 and by a cleaning device according to claim 11.
Beim erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren werden Kenndaten, die den Typ des Reinigungselements, also die Art des Reinigungselements, kennzeichnen, im lokalen Speicherelement des Reinigungselementes gespeichert. Wird das Reinigungsgerät in Gang gesetzt, so werden die Kenndaten aus dem lokalen Speicherelement des Reinigungselements ausgelesen, so dass sie der Steuereinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes zur Verfügung stehen. Die Kenndaten werden dann ausgewertet. Das Auslesen der Kenndaten erfolgt im Zeitraum, der mit dem Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes beginnt und mit dem Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion des Reinigungselements endet. Es kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass direkt beim Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes das lokale Speicherelement des mindestens einen Reinigungselements ausgelesen wird. In vielen Fällen erfolgen jedoch das Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes und der Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion des Reinigungselementes zeitlich nacheinander, so dass das lokale Speicherelement nicht in jedem Falle gleichzeitig mit dem Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes ausgelesen werden muss. Der Auslesevorgang sollte allerdings bis zum Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsakten des Reinigungselementes abgeschlossen sein, denn dies gibt die Möglichkeit, den Beginn der Reinigungsaktion zu verzögern oder gar vollständig zu unterbinden, falls die Auswertung der ausgelesenen Kenndaten zu dem Ergebnis gelangt, dass das Reinigungselement für den Betrieb des Reinigungswerkzeuges nicht geeignet ist.In the method according to the invention, characteristic data which characterize the type of cleaning element, that is to say the type of cleaning element, are stored in the local storage element of the cleaning element. If the cleaning device is set in motion, the characteristics are read out of the local storage element of the cleaning element, so that they are available to the control device of the cleaning device. The characteristics are then evaluated. The reading of the characteristic data takes place in the period that begins with the startup of the cleaning device and ends with the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element. It may, for example, be provided that the local storage element of the at least one cleaning element is read out directly when the cleaning device is started up. In many cases, however, the startup of the cleaning device and the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element take place sequentially in time, so that the local memory element does not have to be read out simultaneously with the startup of the cleaning device in each case. However, the readout process should be completed until the beginning of the actual cleaning files of the cleaning element, because this gives the possibility to delay the start of the cleaning action or even completely stop, if the evaluation of the read characteristic data comes to the conclusion that the cleaning element for the operation the cleaning tool is not suitable.
Gemäß der Erfindung werden den ausgelesenen Kenndaten entsprechende Informationen auf einer Anzeigeeinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes angezeigt. Dies gibt beispielsweise die Möglichkeit, dem Benutzer den Typ des zum Einsatz kommenden Reinigungselementes an der Anzeigeeinrichtung anzuzeigen. Der Benutzer kann dann entscheiden, ob er dieses Reinigungselement tatsächlich verwenden möchte oder nicht. Es kann auch ein Warnhinweis angezeigt werden, falls das Reinigungselement nur für spezielle Reinigungsvorgänge verwendet werden soll. So können beispielsweise bei Scheuersaugmaschinen unterschiedliche Reinigungsbürsten zum Einsatz kommen. Ein erster Bürstentyp kann eine sehr abrasive Wirkung aufweisen und dem Entschichten von Bodenbelägen dienen. Hierzu können in die einzelnen Borsten der Reinigungsbürste Korundpartikel eingearbeitet sein. Es können aber auch sehr weiche Reinigungsbürsten Verwendung finden zur schonenden Reinigung bestimmter Bodenbeläge. Wird dem Benutzer beim Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes, spätestens zu Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion des Reinigungselementes, der Typ des zum Einsatz kommenden Reinigungselementes oder zumindest ein darauf gerichteter Warnhinweis an der Anzeigeeinrichtung angezeigt, so kann der Benutzer die eigentliche Reinigungsaktion noch rechtzeitig stoppen, bevor aufgrund einer für den beabsichtigten Reinigungsvorgang ungeeigneten Reinigungsbürste die Bodenfläche beschädigt wird oder nur ein unzureichendes Reinigungsergebnis erzielbar ist.According to the invention, the information read out corresponding information is displayed on a display device of the cleaning device. This gives, for example, the possibility of displaying to the user the type of cleaning element used on the display device. The user can then decide if he really wants to use this cleaning element or not. A warning message may also be displayed if the cleaning element is to be used only for special cleaning operations. For example, different scrubbing brushes can be used in scrubber-driers. A first brush type can have a very abrasive effect and serve for the stripping of floor coverings. For this purpose, in the individual bristles of the cleaning brush Corundum particles incorporated. But it can also be used very soft cleaning brushes for gentle cleaning of certain floor coverings. If the user when starting the cleaning device, at the latest at the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element, the type of cleaning element used or at least a warning directed to the display device displayed, the user can stop the actual cleaning action in time before, due to a for the intended cleaning process unsuitable cleaning brush the floor surface is damaged or only an insufficient cleaning result can be achieved.
In vielen Fällen ist das mindestens eine Reinigungselement an einer Tragstruktur des Reinigungsgerätes in der Höhe verstellbar gehalten. Beispielsweise kann eine Reinigungsbürste, insbesondere eine Scheuerbürste, oder ein Reinigungspad vertikal angehoben und abgesenkt werden. Der Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion erfolgt dann erst nach dem Absenken des Reinigungselements. Das Auslesen der Kenndaten des Reinigungselementes kann dann beispielsweise bis zu dem Zeitpunkt erfolgen, an dem das Reinigungselement seine abgesenkte Position einnimmt.In many cases, the at least one cleaning element is held adjustably in height on a support structure of the cleaning device. For example, a cleaning brush, in particular a scrub brush, or a cleaning pad can be raised and lowered vertically. The beginning of the actual cleaning action then takes place only after the lowering of the cleaning element. The reading of the characteristic data of the cleaning element can then take place, for example, until the time at which the cleaning element assumes its lowered position.
Das mindestens eine Reinigungselement ist häufig drehbar gehalten und kann mittels eines Antriebsmotors um seine Drehachse gedreht werden. Bei derartigen Ausgestaltungen ist es günstig, wenn man das Reinigungselement beim Auslesen der Kenndaten um seine Drehachse dreht, denn dies stellt sicher, dass das sich häufig nur über einen Teilbereich des Umfangs des Reinigungselementes erstreckende lokale Speicherelement durch die Drehung des Reinigungselementes in den Detektionsbereich des Lesegeräts eintritt und dadurch zuverlässig ausgelesen werden kann.The at least one cleaning element is often held rotatably and can be rotated about its axis of rotation by means of a drive motor. In embodiments of this type, it is advantageous if the cleaning element is rotated about its axis of rotation when the characteristic data is read out, because this ensures that the local memory element often extends over only a partial area of the circumference of the cleaning element due to the rotation of the cleaning element into the detection area of the reading device occurs and can be read reliably.
Wie bereits erwähnt, kann mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens sichergestellt werden, dass zum Betreiben des Reinigungsgerätes nur Reinigungselemente zum Einsatz kommen, die für das jeweilige Reinigungsgerät auch geeignet sind. Dies wird dadurch sichergestellt, dass bei jedem Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes die Kenndaten des zum Einsatz kommenden Reinigungselementes ausgelesen und ausgewertet werden.As already mentioned, it can be ensured by means of the method according to the invention that only cleaning elements which are also suitable for the respective cleaning device are used to operate the cleaning device. This is ensured by the fact that every time you start the cleaning device, the characteristics of the used cleaning element to be read and evaluated.
Es kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass man die ausgelesenen Kenndaten mit im Steuerspeicherglied gespeicherten Informationen vergleicht und das Reinigungsgerät in Abhängigkeit vom Ergebnis des Vergleichs steuert. Führt der Vergleich zum Ergebnis, dass die ausgelesenen Kenndaten nicht mit im Steuerspeicherglied gespeicherten Informationen übereinstimmen, so kann beispielsweise der Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion des Reinigungselementes selbsttätig von der Steuereinrichtung unterbunden werden.It may, for example, be provided that the read-out characteristic data are compared with information stored in the control memory element and the cleaning device is controlled as a function of the result of the comparison. If the comparison leads to the result that the read-out characteristic data do not coincide with information stored in the control memory element, then, for example, the beginning of the actual cleaning action of the cleaning element can be automatically prevented by the control device.
Günstig ist es, wenn man die auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung angezeigten Informationen zusammen mit dem Zeitpunkt der Anzeige im Steuerspeicherglied speichert. Das Steuerspeicherglied kann zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt ausgelesen werden um zu prüfen, ob die den ausgelesenen Kenndaten entsprechenden Informationen auch tatsächlich dem Benutzer angezeigt wurden. Dies gibt beispielsweise die Möglichkeit, im Falle einer Reklamation zu prüfen, ob das Reinigungsgerät mangelhaft ausgestaltet ist oder ob ein Fehler in der Bedienung des Reinigungsgerätes vorlag.It is advantageous if the information displayed on the display device is stored together with the time of the display in the control memory element. The control storage member may be read out at a later time to check whether the information corresponding to the retrieved characteristics has actually been displayed to the user. This gives, for example, the possibility to check in the event of a complaint whether the cleaning device is poorly designed or whether there was a fault in the operation of the cleaning device.
Zur Charakterisierung des Typs des Reinigungselementes hinterlegt man bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens die herstellerseitig vorgegebene Teilenummer des Reinigungselements. Durch die Teilenummer des Reinigungselementes ist dessen Typ eindeutig festgelegt. Die Teilenummer wird bei der Herstellung des Reinigungselementes vorgegeben und in dessen lokalem Speicherelement hinterlegt.In order to characterize the type of cleaning element, in an advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention, the part number of the cleaning element specified by the manufacturer is deposited. Due to the part number of the cleaning element whose type is clearly defined. The part number is specified during the production of the cleaning element and deposited in its local storage element.
Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des Verfahrens hinterlegt man zur Charakterisierung des Typs des Reinigungselementes eine das Reinigungselement individuell kennzeichnende Identifikationsnummer. Die Verwendung einer Identifikationsnummer hat den Vorteil, dass nicht nur der Typ des Reinigungselementes erfasst werden kann sondern es kann das individuelle Reinigungselement erfasst werden. Dies wiederum gibt die Möglichkeit, die Einsatzdauer eines bestimmten Reinigungselementes zu bestimmen. Die Einsatzdauer wiederum kann ein Maß für die Abnutzung des Reinigungselementes darstellen, so dass dem Benutzer bei Erreichen eines vorgegebenen Abnutzungsgrades signalisiert werden kann, dass das Reinigungselement ausgewechselt werden sollte.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the method is deposited to characterize the type of cleaning element, the cleaning element individually identifying identification number. The use of an identification number has the advantage that not only the type of cleaning element can be detected but it can be detected, the individual cleaning element. This, in turn, gives the option of the duration of use to determine a particular cleaning element. The duration of use in turn can represent a measure of the wear of the cleaning element, so that the user can be signaled when reaching a predetermined degree of wear that the cleaning element should be replaced.
Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass man zur Charakterisierung des Typs des Reinigungselementes im lokalen Speicherelement Betriebsparameter hinterlegt, die zum ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb des Reinigungselementes erforderlich sind. Anhand der für den Betrieb des Reinigungselementes erforderlichen Betriebsparameter des Reinigungsgerätes kann der Typ des Reinigungselements auf einfache Weise charakterisiert werden. Das Reinigungselement kann beispielsweise durch den erforderlichen Anpressdruck, der während der Reinigungsaktion auf das Reinigungselement ausgeübt werden soll, und/oder durch die Drehzahl des Reinigungselementes charakterisiert werden. Aufgrund derartiger Betriebsparameter kann die Steuereinrichtung den Typ des Reinigungselementes bestimmen und beispielsweise beurteilen, ob das Reinigungselement für das spezielle Reinigungsgerät geeignet ist.It can also be provided that for the characterization of the type of cleaning element in the local memory element operating parameters are deposited, which are required for the proper operation of the cleaning element. On the basis of the operating parameters of the cleaning device required for the operation of the cleaning element, the type of cleaning element can be characterized in a simple manner. The cleaning element can be characterized for example by the required contact pressure which is to be exerted on the cleaning element during the cleaning action and / or by the rotational speed of the cleaning element. On the basis of such operating parameters, the control device can determine the type of cleaning element and, for example, judge whether the cleaning element is suitable for the specific cleaning device.
Wie bereits erwähnt, ist es von Vorteil, wenn man die ausgelesenen Kenndaten auf deren Zulässigkeit für das Reinigungsgerät prüft.As already mentioned, it is advantageous if the read characteristics are checked for their permissibility for the cleaning device.
Es kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass man die ausgelesenen Kenndaten mit im Steuerspeicherglied hinterlegten zulässigen Kenndaten vergleicht. Im Steuerspeicherglied können herstellerseitig oder auch von Seiten des Benutzers Kenndaten von Reinigungselementen gespeichert werden, die für das jeweilige Reinigungsgerät zulässig sind. Diese zulässigen Kenndaten können dann mit den beim Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes ausgelesenen Kenndaten des tatsächlich zum Einsatz kommenden Reinigungselementes verglichen werden.It may, for example, be provided that the read-out characteristic data are compared with permissible characteristics stored in the control memory element. In the control memory element characteristic values of cleaning elements that are permissible for the respective cleaning device can be stored by the user or by the user. These permissible characteristic data can then be compared with the characteristics of the cleaning element actually used when the cleaning device is started.
Die Auswertung der ausgelesenen Kenndaten ist jedoch nicht in jedem Falle mit einem Vergleich mit zulässigen Kenndaten verbunden. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass man die ausgelesenen Kenndaten mit Hilfe eines vorgegebenen Rechenalgorithmus verarbeitet und das Ergebnis der Verarbeitung dann zur weiteren Auswertung heranzieht.However, the evaluation of the read characteristic data is not always associated with a comparison with permissible characteristic data. It can also be provided be that one processes the read characteristic data with the aid of a predetermined calculation algorithm and then uses the result of the processing for further evaluation.
Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ordnet man den ausgelesenen Kenndaten zum ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb des Reinigungselementes erforderliche Betriebsparameter zu, und man vergleicht diese erforderlichen Betriebsparameter mit den aktuell vorliegenden Betriebsparametern des Reinigungsgerätes. Sollten die aktuellen Betriebsparameter des Reinigungsgerätes, beispielsweise der vorgewählte Anpressdruck oder die Drehzahl oder beispielsweise auch die Dosierung eines Reinigungsmittels oder ein vorgewählter Wasserverbrauch nicht mit den Betriebsparametern übereinstimmen, die zum ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb des Reinigungselementes erforderlich sind, so kann dies dem Benutzer signalisiert werden, insbesondere kann an einer Anzeigeeinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes ein entsprechender Warnhinweis angezeigt werden.In an advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention assigns the read characteristic data for proper operation of the cleaning element required operating parameters, and one compares these required operating parameters with the currently available operating parameters of the cleaning device. If the current operating parameters of the cleaning device, for example, the preselected contact pressure or the rotational speed or, for example, the dosage of a cleaning agent or a preselected water consumption do not match the operating parameters that are required for proper operation of the cleaning element, this can be signaled to the user, in particular On a display device of the cleaning device, a corresponding warning message are displayed.
Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, wenn man die Betriebsparameter des Reinigungsgerätes in Abhängigkeit von den ausgelesenen Kenndaten einstellt. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, die Betriebsparameter des Reinigungsgerätes selbsttätig an die für den ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb des zum Einsatz kommen Reinigungselementes erforderlichen Betriebsparameter anzupassen. Beispielsweise kann aufgrund der ausgelesenen Kenndaten der Anpressdruck, die Drehzahl, der Wasserverbrauch, die Dosierung eines Reinigungsmittels oder auch ein sonstiger Betriebsparameter von der Steuereinrichtung selbsttätig an die erforderlichen Betriebsparameter angepasst werden, die sich aus der beim Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes ausgelesenen Kenndaten des Reinigungselements ergeben.It is particularly advantageous if the operating parameters of the cleaning device are set as a function of the read characteristic data. This makes it possible to adapt the operating parameters of the cleaning device automatically to the operating parameters required for the proper operation of the cleaning element used. For example, due to the read-out characteristics of the contact pressure, the speed, water consumption, the dosage of a detergent or any other operating parameters are automatically adapted by the control device to the required operating parameters resulting from the read when starting the cleaning device characteristics of the cleaning element.
Günstigerweise zeigt man zumindest einen der zum ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb des Reinigungselements erforderlichen Betriebsparameter auf einer Anzeigeeinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes an. Der Benutzer kann dadurch auf einfache Weise prüfen, ob die erforderlichen Betriebsparameter mit den aktuell vorliegenden Betriebsparametern des Reinigungsgerätes übereinstimmen.It is expedient to display at least one of the operating parameters required for the proper operation of the cleaning element on a display device of the cleaning device. The user can thereby easily Check whether the required operating parameters correspond to the currently available operating parameters of the cleaning device.
Von Vorteil ist es, wenn man die ausgelesenen Kenndaten zusammen mit dem Zeitpunkt des Auslesens im Steuerspeicherglied speichert. Das Steuerspeicherglied kann beispielsweise vom Wartungspersonal oder auch vom Benutzer selbst ausgelesen werden, so dass auf einfache Weise festgestellt werden kann, zu welchem Zeitpunkt welcher Typ von Reinigungselement beim Reinigungsgerät verwendet wurde. Insbesondere im Falle einer Reklamation ist es günstig, wenn nachträglich festgestellt werden kann, zu welchem Zeitpunkt welches Reinigungselement zum Einsatz kam.It is advantageous if one stores the read characteristic data together with the time of reading in the control memory element. The control memory element can be read out, for example, by the maintenance personnel or even by the user himself, so that it can be easily determined at what time which type of cleaning element was used in the cleaning device. In particular, in the case of a complaint, it is advantageous if it can be subsequently determined at what time which cleaning element was used.
Es sind Reinigungsgeräte bekannt, bei denen den Benutzern unterschiedliche Benutzerberechtigungen zugewiesen werden können. Dies gibt beispielsweise die Möglichkeit, ungeübtem Hilfspersonal eine andere Berechtigung zuzuweisen als ausgebildetem Fachpersonal. Die unterschiedlichen Benutzerberechtigungen erlauben dem jeweiligen Benutzer unterschiedliche Benutzungsmaßnahmen, ungeübtes Hilfspersonal kann dadurch nur bestimmte Benutzungsmaßnahmen durchführen, wohingegen ausgebildetem Fachpersonal eine Vielzahl von Benutzungsmaßnahmen gestattet ist. Bei derartigen Reinigungsgeräten ist es von Vorteil, wenn man die aus dem Speicherelement ausgelesenen Kenndaten mit Benutzungsberechtigungsdaten des Reinigungsgerätes vergleicht. Die Benutzungsberechtigungsdaten können beispielsweise beinhalten, ob der jeweilige Benutzer einen bestimmten Typ von Reinigungselementen verwenden darf oder nicht. Beispielsweise kann im Falle einer Scheuersaugmaschine vorgesehen sein, dass ungeübtes Hilfspersonal nur Scheuerbürsten mit einem bestimmten Härtegrad verwenden darf, wohingegen ausgebildetes Fachpersonal auch abrasive Bürsten verwenden darf, die zum Entschichten von Bodenbelägen verwendet werden. Anhand der aus dem jeweiligen Speicherelement des Reinigungselementes ausgelesenen Kenndaten kann die Steuereinrichtung den Typ des Reinigungselements erfassen. Anhand der Benutzerberechtigungsdaten kann dann die Steuereinrichtung prüfen, ob der jeweilige Benutzer das Reinigungselement tatsächlich verwenden darf. Ist dies nicht der Fall, so kann an einer Anzeigeeinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes ein entsprechender Hinweis angezeigt werden und/oder es kann der Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion unterbunden werden.Cleaning devices are known in which users can be assigned different user authorizations. This gives, for example, the possibility of assigning untrained auxiliary staff a different authorization than trained specialist personnel. The different user authorizations allow the respective user different usage measures, untrained support staff can thereby perform only certain user actions, whereas trained personnel a variety of usage measures is allowed. In such cleaning devices, it is advantageous if one compares the read from the memory element characteristics with usage authorization data of the cleaning device. The usage authorization data may include, for example, whether or not the respective user may use a certain type of cleaning elements. For example, in the case of a scrubber-drier, it may be provided that inexperienced auxiliary personnel may only use scouring brushes having a certain degree of hardness, whereas trained specialist personnel may also use abrasive brushes which are used for stripping of floor coverings. Based on the read from the respective memory element of the cleaning element characteristic data, the control device can detect the type of cleaning element. On the basis of the user authorization data, the control device can then check whether the respective user may actually use the cleaning element. Is this If this is not the case, a corresponding indication can be displayed on a display device of the cleaning device and / or the beginning of the actual cleaning action can be prevented.
Die Reinigungselemente unterliegen üblicherweise einer Abnutzung und müssen daher nach einiger Zeit ausgewechselt werden. Hierzu müssen häufig neue Reinigungselemente bei einem Hersteller oder Vertreiber bestellt werden. Der Bestellvorgang wird bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens dadurch vereinfacht, dass man den ausgelesenen Kenndaten entsprechende Bestelldaten des Reinigungselements auf einer Anzeigeeinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes anzeigt. Die Bestelldaten können insbesondere eine Bestellnummer für das jeweilige Reinigungselement umfassen, so dass die Bestellnummer an der Anzeigeeinrichtung angezeigt werden kann. Der Benutzer kann also die Bestellnummer des Reinigungselements an der Anzeigeeinrichtung ablesen und bei Bedarf ein neues Reinigungselement bestellen.The cleaning elements are usually subject to wear and must therefore be replaced after some time. For this purpose, often new cleaning elements must be ordered from a manufacturer or distributor. In an advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention, the ordering process is simplified in that the order data of the cleaning element corresponding to the read-out characteristic data are displayed on a display device of the cleaning device. The order data may in particular include an order number for the respective cleaning element, so that the order number can be displayed on the display device. The user can therefore read the order number of the cleaning element on the display device and order a new cleaning element if necessary.
Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, wenn man die Bestelldaten über eine Telekommunikationseinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes an eine Bestellannahmeeinrichtung überträgt. Als Telekommunikationseinrichtung kann beispielsweise ein in das Reinigungsgerät integriertes Mobiltelefon zum Einsatz kommen, mit dessen Hilfe die Bestelldaten drahtlos an eine Bestellannahmeeinrichtung eines Herstellers oder Vertreibers des Reinigungselementes übertragen werden können.It is particularly advantageous if the order data is transmitted via a telecommunication device of the cleaning device to an order acceptance device. As telecommunication device, for example, a mobile phone integrated into the cleaning device can be used, with the aid of which the order data can be transmitted wirelessly to an order acceptance device of a manufacturer or distributor of the cleaning element.
Bevorzugt sind die ausgelesenen Kenndaten und/oder mit diesen korrespondierende Betriebsdaten mittels einer Telekommunikationseinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes über ein Telekommunikationsnetz übertragbar, beispielsweise über das Internet und/oder ein Intranet.Preferably, the read characteristic data and / or with this corresponding operating data by means of a telecommunication device of the cleaning device via a telecommunication network transferable, for example via the Internet and / or an intranet.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens stattet man zusätzlich oder alternativ zu dem mindestens einen Reinigungselement mindestens ein weiteres Bauteil des Reinigungsgerätes, insbesondere ein Verschleiß- oder Zubehörteil des Reinigungsgerätes, mit einem lokalen Speicherelement aus, in dem man den Typ und/oder den Abnutzungsgrad des Bauteils charakterisierende Kenndaten hinterlegt, die man mittels eines dem Bauteil zugeordneten Lesegerätes ausliest und auswertet. Bei einer derartigen Ausgestaltung des Verfahrens kann die Steuereinheit Kenndaten von mindestens einem Bauteil des Reinigungsgerätes auswerten. Beispielsweise kann ein Behältnis, das Reinigungsmittel aufnimmt, insbesondere eine Reinigungsmittelflasche, mit einem lokalen Speicherelement ausgestattet werden, in dem den Typ des Reinigungsmittels charakterisierende Kenndaten hinterlegt werden. Dem Behältnis kann ein Lesegerät zugeordnet werden, das mit der Steuereinrichtung des Reinigungsgerätes verbunden ist. Die Steuereinrichtung kann dadurch erkennen, welcher Typ von Reinigungsmittel derzeit zur Verfügung steht. Dieser Reinigungsmitteltyp kann beispielsweise mit dem Typ des Reinigungselementes verknüpft werden, das zum Einsatz kommen soll. Somit kann die Steuereinrichtung prüfen, ob das aktuell vorliegende Reinigungsmittel für das zum Einsatz kommende Reinigungselement geeignet ist. Ist dies nicht der Fall, so kann noch vor dem Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion ein Hinweis an den Benutzer erfolgen und/oder der Beginn der Reinigungsaktion kann unterbunden werden.In a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, in addition to or as an alternative to the at least one cleaning element, at least one further component of the cleaning device is provided, in particular a wear or accessory part of the cleaning device, with a local memory element, in which one deposits the type and / or degree of wear of the component characterizing characteristic data, which is read and evaluated by means of a component associated with the reading device. In such an embodiment of the method, the control unit can evaluate characteristics of at least one component of the cleaning device. For example, a container which receives cleaning agent, in particular a detergent bottle, can be equipped with a local storage element in which the characteristics characterizing the type of cleaning agent are stored. The container can be associated with a reader, which is connected to the control device of the cleaning device. The control device can thereby recognize which type of cleaning agent is currently available. For example, this type of detergent can be linked to the type of cleaning element that is to be used. Thus, the control device can check whether the currently present cleaning agent is suitable for the cleaning element used. If this is not the case, an indication to the user can be made even before the start of the actual cleaning action and / or the beginning of the cleaning action can be prevented.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Reinigungsgerät zur Energieversorgung mindestens eine Batterie aufweist, die man mit einem lokalen Speicherelement ausstattet, das von einem der Batterie zugeordneten Lesegerät ausgelesen werden kann. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, den aktuell zum Einsatz kommenden Batterietyp anhand der den Batterietyp charakterisierenden Kenndaten festzustellen. Die Steuereinrichtung kann dadurch auf einfache Weise prüfen, ob die aktuell vorliegende Batterie zur Energieversorgung des Reinigungsgerätes geeignet ist.It can be provided that the cleaning device for power supply has at least one battery, which is equipped with a local memory element that can be read by a battery associated with the reader. This makes it possible to determine the type of battery currently being used based on the characteristics characterizing the battery type. The control device can thereby easily check whether the currently present battery is suitable for supplying energy to the cleaning device.
Es sind aber auch andere Bauteile zur Ausstattung mit einem lokalen Speicherelement denkbar, z. B. Antriebsmotoren, Räder, Turbinen, Schleifkontakte, Pumpen, Bremseinrichtungen und/oder Antriebsriemen.But there are also other components for equipment with a local memory element conceivable, for. As drive motors, wheels, turbines, sliding contacts, pumps, brake devices and / or drive belt.
Wie eingangs erwähnt, betrifft die Erfindung auch ein Reinigungsgerät zur Durchführung des voran stehend genannten Verfahrens. Das Reinigungsgerät umfasst eine Steuereinrichtung und mindestes ein Reinigungselement zur Reinigung einer Fläche, wobei das Reinigungselement ein lokales Speicherelement aufweist und die Steuereinrichtung ein Steuerspeicherglied umfasst und mit einem Lesegerät zum Auslesen des lokalen Speicherelements verbunden ist.As mentioned above, the invention also relates to a cleaning device for carrying out the method mentioned above. The cleaning device comprises a control device and at least one cleaning element for cleaning a surface, wherein the cleaning element has a local memory element and the control device comprises a control memory element and is connected to a reading device for reading the local memory element.
Um das Reinigungsgerät derart weiterzubilden, dass die Gefahr vermindert ist, dass der Benutzer unbeabsichtigt ein ungeeignetes Reinigungselement verwendet, sind im lokalen Speicherelement den Typ des Reinigungselements charakterisierende Kenndaten hinterlegbar, die im Zeitraum vom Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes bis zum Beginn der Reinigungsaktion des Reinigungselements selbsttätig auslesbar und auswertbar sind.In order to develop the cleaning device such that the risk is reduced that the user unintentionally uses an inappropriate cleaning element, the type of cleaning element characterizing characteristic data are stored in the local memory element, which in the period from startup of the cleaning device to the beginning of the cleaning action of the cleaning element automatically readable and are evaluable.
Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung des Reinigungsgerätes kann bei jedem Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes eine Prüfung der den Typ des Reinigungselementes kennzeichnenden Kenndaten erfolgen. Wie bereits erwähnt, gibt dies beispielsweise die Möglichkeit, das zur Verwendung vorgesehene Reinigungselement auf seine Eignung zu prüfen, noch bevor die eigentliche Reinigungsaktion beginnt.As a result of the configuration of the cleaning device according to the invention, it is possible to check the characteristic data characterizing the type of cleaning element each time the cleaning device is started up. As already mentioned, this gives the possibility, for example, of checking the suitability of the cleaning element intended for use even before the actual cleaning action begins.
Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Reinigungsgerät eine Anzeigeeinrichtung, auf der den ausgelesenen Kenndaten entsprechende Informationen anzeigbar sind. Dies gibt beispielsweise die Möglichkeit, noch vor Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion dem Benutzer den Typ des Reinigungselementes anzuzeigen oder auch einen Warnhinweis dahingehend, dass das aktuell zum Einsatz vorgesehene Reinigungselement nur für bestimmte Verwendungszwecke geeignet ist.According to the invention, the cleaning device comprises a display device on which the information read out corresponding information can be displayed. This gives, for example, the possibility of displaying the type of cleaning element to the user before the actual cleaning action or even a warning that the cleaning element currently being used is only suitable for certain applications.
Die ausgelesenen Kenndaten sind bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des Reinigungsgerätes auf ihre Zulässigkeit prüfbar.The read characteristic data can be tested for their permissibility in an advantageous embodiment of the cleaning device.
Wie bereits erwähnt, kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass die ausgelesenen Kenndaten mit im Steuerspeicherglied hinterlegten zulässigen Kenndaten vergleichbar sind.As already mentioned, it can be provided, for example, that the read-out characteristic data are comparable with permissible characteristic data stored in the control memory element.
Günstigerweise sind die im Steuerspeicherglied hinterlegten zulässigen Kenndaten aktualisierbar. Hierzu kann das Steuerspeicherglied als Schreib-/ Lesespeicher ausgestaltet sein, dem ein Schreib-/Lesegerät zugeordnet ist.Conveniently, the stored in the control memory element permissible characteristics are updateable. For this purpose, the control memory member may be configured as a read / write memory, which is associated with a read / write device.
Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes sind Betriebsparameter des Reinigungsgerätes in Abhängigkeit von den ausgelesenen Kenndaten selbsttätig einstellbar. Dadurch können die Betriebsparameter des Reinigungsgerätes auf einfache Weise an das jeweils zum Einsatz kommende Reinigungselement angepasst werden.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention operating parameters of the cleaning device depending on the read characteristic data are automatically adjustable. As a result, the operating parameters of the cleaning device can be easily adapted to the particular cleaning element used.
Insbesondere im Hinblick auf mögliche Reklamationen ist es günstig, wenn das Reinigungsgerät einen Speicher aufweist, in dem die ausgelesenen Kenndaten zusammen mit dem Zeitpunkt des Auslesens speicherbar sind.In particular, with regard to possible complaints, it is advantageous if the cleaning device has a memory in which the read characteristic data can be stored together with the time of reading.
Günstigerweise sind in einem Speicher des Reinigungsgerätes die auf einer Anzeigeeinrichtung desselben angezeigten Informationen speicherbar, die mit den ausgelesenen Kenndaten korrespondieren.Conveniently, the information displayed on a display device of the same can be stored in a memory of the cleaning device, which correspond with the read characteristic data.
Die aus dem lokalen Speicherelement ausgelesenen Kenndaten sind bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes mit Benutzerberechtigungsdaten vergleichbar. Die Benutzerberechtigungsdaten können beispielsweise zu unterschiedlichen Reinigungsmaßnahmen berechtigen, für die unterschiedliche Reinigungselemente erforderlich sind. Durch das beim Ingangsetzen des Reinigungsgerätes erfolgende Auslesen der den Typ des Reinigungselements charakterisierenden Kenndaten kann die Steuereinrichtung noch vor Beginn der eigentlichen Reinigungsaktion anhand der Benutzerberechtigungsdaten prüfen, ob der aktuelle Benutzer tatsächlich berechtigt ist, das Reinigungselement zu verwenden. Ungeübtes Hilfspersonal kann dadurch auf einfache Weise daran gehindert werden, Reinigungselemente einzusetzen, für deren Verwendung spezielle Kenntnisse erforderlich sind, über die üblicherweise nur ausgebildetes Fachpersonal verfügt.The read-out from the local memory element characteristics are comparable in an advantageous embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention with user authorization data. The user authorization data can, for example, entitle to different cleaning measures, for which different cleaning elements are required. Due to the readout of the type of cleaning element that characterizes the type of cleaning element when the cleaning device is started, the control device can check, before the actual cleaning action starts, whether the current user is actually authorized to use the cleaning element based on the user authorization data. Inexperienced auxiliary staff can characterized in a simple manner be prevented from using cleaning elements for the use of special knowledge is required, which usually has only trained specialist personnel.
Günstig ist es, wenn das Reinigungsgerät eine Anzeigeeinrichtung aufweist, auf der den ausgelesenen Kenndaten entsprechende Bestelldaten des Reinigungselements anzeigbar sind. Wie bereits erläutert, erleichtert dies den Bestellvorgang eines Reinigungselementes, da der Benutzer an der Anzeigeeinrichtung auf einfache Weise die erforderlichen Bestelldaten, also insbesondere eine Bestellnummer, ablesen kann.It is advantageous if the cleaning device has a display device on which the read-out characteristic data corresponding order data of the cleaning element can be displayed. As already explained, this facilitates the ordering process of a cleaning element, since the user can easily read off the required ordering data, that is, in particular an order number, on the display device.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Reinigungsgerät eine Telekommunikationseinrichtung umfasst zum Übertragen der Bestelldaten an eine Bestellannahmeeinrichtung.It is particularly advantageous if the cleaning device comprises a telecommunication device for transmitting the order data to an order acceptance device.
Günstigerweise umfasst das Reinigungsgerät eine Telekommunikationseinrichtung, mit deren Hilfe die ausgelesenen Kenndaten und/oder mit diesen korrespondierende Betriebsdaten über ein Telekommunikationsnetz, insbesondere über das Internet oder ein Intranet, übertragbar sind.Conveniently, the cleaning device comprises a telecommunication device, with the help of which the read characteristic data and / or with this corresponding operating data via a telecommunication network, in particular via the Internet or an intranet, are transferable.
Das lokale Speicherelement ist vorteilhafterweise in einen Transponder integriert, also in ein Funk-Kommunikationsglied, welches eingehende Signale aufnimmt und beantwortet. Derartige Transponder ermöglichen eine drahtlose Übertragung von Signalen zwischen dem lokalen Speicherelement und dem zugeordneten Lesegerät. Der Transponder umfasst hierzu eine Sende- und Empfangsantenne, die mit dem lokalen Speicherelement in elektrischer Verbindung steht. Derartige Transponder sind dem Fachmann an sich bekannt und bedürfen daher vorliegend keiner näheren Erläuterung.The local memory element is advantageously integrated in a transponder, that is to say in a radio communication element which receives and answers incoming signals. Such transponders allow wireless transmission of signals between the local storage element and the associated reader. For this purpose, the transponder comprises a transmitting and receiving antenna which is in electrical connection with the local memory element. Such transponders are known to those skilled in the art and therefore require no further explanation in the present case.
Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, wenn das Reinigungsgerät zusätzlich oder alternativ zu dem mindestens einen Reinigungselement mindestens ein weiteres Bauteil mit einem lokalen Speicherelement aufweist, insbesondere ein Verschleiß- oder Zubehörteil, wobei dem Speicherelement ein mit der Steuereinrichtung verbundenes Lesegerät zugeordnet ist und in dem Speicherelement den Typ und/oder den Abnutzungsgrad des Bauteils charakterisierende Kenndaten hinterlegbar sind. Als Zubehörteil kann beispielsweise ein Behältnis zum Einsatz kommen, das ein Reinigungsmittel aufnimmt. Den Typ des Reinigungsmittels charakterisierende Kenndaten können in einem Speicherglied des Behältnisses, insbesondere in einem Transponder, hinterlegt und von einem zugeordneten Lesegerät ausgelesen werden. Auch Batterien des Reinigungsgerätes können jeweils über ein lokales Speicherelement verfügen, in dem den Typ der Batterie charakterisierende Kenndaten hinterlegt sind.It is particularly advantageous if, in addition to or as an alternative to the at least one cleaning element, the cleaning device has at least one further component with a local memory element, in particular a wear or accessory part, wherein the memory element is connected to the control device associated reading device is associated and in the memory element the type and / or the degree of wear of the component characterizing characteristics are stored. As an accessory, for example, a container can be used, which receives a cleaning agent. Characteristics characterizing the type of cleaning agent can be deposited in a memory element of the container, in particular in a transponder, and read out by an associated reading device. Also batteries of the cleaning device can each have a local memory element in which the type of battery characterizing characteristics are stored.
Die nachfolgende Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung dient in Kombination mit der Zeichnung der näheren Erläuterung.The following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention serves in combination with the drawings for further explanation.
Die einzige Figur zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes Reinigungsgerät am Beispiel einer Scheuersaugmaschine.The single FIGURE shows an inventive cleaning device using the example of a scrubber-drier.
Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Scheuersaugmaschine ist insgesamt mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 belegt. Sie umfasst in üblicher Weise ein Gehäuse 12, das einen Frischwassertank 14 und einen Schmutzwassertank 16 umgibt und auf einem Fahrwerk 18 angeordnet ist, das mittels Laufräder 20, 22 entlang einer zu reinigenden Bodenfläche verfahrbar ist. Unterseitig ist am Fahrwerk 18 ein Reinigungskopf 24 gehalten mit einem ersten Reinigungselement in Form einer ersten Schrubbwalze 26 und einem zweiten Reinigungselement in Form einer zweiten Schrubbwalze 28. Die beiden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 können von einem in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten, an sich bekannten Elektromotor jeweils um eine Drehachse in Drehung versetzt werden. Mittels einer ersten Stelleinrichtung 34 können sie von der zu reinigenden Bodenfläche angehoben und auf diese abgesetzt werden. Hierbei kann die erste Stelleinrichtung 34 beim Absetzen des Reinigungskopfes 24 einen Teil der Gewichtskraft des Reinigungskopfes 24 aufnehmen, so dass der Anpressdruck, der von den Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 auf die zu reinigende Bodenfläche ausgeübt wird, mittels der ersten Stelleinrichtung 34 eingestellt werden kann.The scrubber-suction machine shown in the drawing is generally occupied by the
Im Bereich des Reinigungskopfes 24 kann in üblicher Weise über eine Vielzahl von an sich bekannten und deshalb in der Zeichnung zur Erzielung einer besseren Übersicht nicht dargestellten Auslassdüsen Wasser aus dem Frischwassertank 14 auf die Bodenfläche aufgebracht werden, wobei dem Wasser ein Reinigungsmittel beigemischt werden kann, das in einem Reinigungsmittelbehältnis 36 bevorratet wird. Das Reinigungsmittelbehältnis 36 ist am Gehäuse 12 austauschbar gehalten. Das Gehäuse weist eine Aufnahme 38 auf, in die das Reinigungsmittelbehältnis 36 eingesetzt und der es bei Bedarf entnommen werden kann.In the area of the cleaning
Mittels eines an sich bekannten und deshalb in der Zeichnung zur Erzielung einer besseren Übersicht nicht dargestellten Saugaggregates kann der Schmutzwassertank 16 mit Unterdruck beaufschlagt werden. Über eine Saugleitung 40 steht der Schmutzwassertank 16 mit einem Saugbalken 42 in Strömungsverbindung. Der Saugbalken 42 umfasst eine austauschbare Sauglippe 44, die ein weiteres Reinigungselement der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 darstellt. Der Saugbalken 42 ist mittels einer zweiten Stelleinrichtung 46 von der zu reinigenden Bodenfläche anhebbar und auf diese absenkbar. Im abgesenkten Zustand des Saugbalkens 42 gleitet die Sauglippe 44 an der zu reinigenden Bodenfläche entlang. Aufgrund der Beaufschlagung des Schmutzwassertankes 16 mit Unterdruck und dessen Strömungsverbindung mit dem Saugbalken 42 wird dann mittels der Sauglippe 44 Flüssigkeit von der zu reinigenden Bodenfläche aufgenommen und anschließend über die Saugleitung 40 in den Schmutzwassertank 16 überführt.By means of a per se known and therefore not shown in the drawing to achieve a better overview of the suction
Die Scheuersaugmaschine 10 umfasst ein Bedientableau 48, an dem ein Hauptschalter 50 sowie eine Anzeigeeinrichtung in Form eines Monitors 52 angeordnet sind. Unterhalb des Bedientableaus 48 weist die Scheuersaugmaschine 10 eine Steuereinrichtung 54 auf mit einem Steuerspeicherglied 56, das als nicht-flüchtiger Schreib- /Lesespeicher ausgestaltet ist. Unterhalb des Bedientableaus 48 ist außerdem eine Telekommunikationseinrichtung in Form eines Mobiltelefons 58 angeordnet, mit dessen Hilfe über ein Telekommunikationsnetz, nämlich über ein Mobilfunknetz 60 und/oder das Internet, eine signalleitende Verbindung zu einer zentralen Bestellannahme- und Überwachungseinrichtung 62 hergestellt werden kann.The scrubber-drier 10 comprises a
Zur Energieversorgung weist die Scheuersaugmaschine 10 zwei Batterien 64, 66 auf, die in einem Batteriefach 68 angeordnet sind.For energy supply, the
Die beiden Schrubbwalzen 26 und 28 umfassen jeweils einen Transponder 70 bzw. 72 mit einem lokalen Speicherelement 74 bzw. 76, in dem Kenndaten hinterlegt sind, die den Typ der jeweiligen Schrubbwalze 26 bzw. 28 charakterisieren.The two
Zusätzlich zum jeweiligen Speicherelement 74 bzw. 76 umfassen die Transponder 70 und 72 noch eine an sich bekannte und deshalb zur Erzielung einer besseren Übersicht in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Sende- und Empfangsspule.In addition to the
Den Transpondern 70, 72 ist im Reinigungskopf 24 jeweils ein Lesegerät 78 bzw. 80 zugeordnet, mit dessen Hilfe das jeweilige Speicherelement 74 bzw. 76 ausgelesen werden kann. Die Lesegeräte 78 und 80 stehen über in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellter Verbindungsleitungen mit der Steuereinrichtung 54 in elektrischer Verbindung.The
Die beiden Batterien 64 und 66 weisen jeweils einen Transponder 82 bzw. 84 auf mit einem lokalen Speicherelement 86 bzw. 88 und jeweils einer Sende- und Empfangsspule, die in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt ist. Den Transpondern 82 und 84 ist jeweils ein Lesegerät 90 bzw. 92 zugeordnet, das über nicht dargestellte Verbindungsleitungen mit der Steuereinrichtung 54 verbunden ist. Mittels der Lesegeräte 90 und 92 können die Speicherelemente 86, 88 ausgelesen werden. In den Speicherelementen 86, 88 sind jeweils Kenndaten hinterlegt, die den Typ der zum Einsatz kommenden Batterie 64 bzw. 66 charakterisieren.The two
Ein weiterer Transponder 94 mit einem lokalen Speicherelement 96 ist in die Sauglippe 44 integriert, und mittels eines am Saugbalken 42 angeordneten Lesegerätes 98 kann das Speicherelement 96 der Sauglippe 44 ausgelesen werden. Im Speicherelement 96 sind Kenndaten hinterlegt, die den Typ der Sauglippe 44 charakterisieren. Insbesondere geben diese Kenndaten Aufschluss darüber, ob es sich um eine ölfeste Sauglippe handelt oder um eine Sauglippe, die nicht ölfest ist.Another
Das Reinigungsmittelbehältnis 36 weist einen Transponder 100 auf mit einem lokalen Speicherelement 102 sowie mit einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Sende- und Empfangsspule. Das Speicherelement 102 kann von einem Lesegerät 104 ausgelesen werden, das über eine in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Verbindungsleitung mit der Steuereinrichtung 54 verbunden ist und an der Aufnahme 38 angeordnet ist.The
Ein weiteres Lesegerät 106 ist am Bedientableau 48 angeordnet und über eine nicht dargestellte Verbindungsleitung mit der Steuereinrichtung 54 verbunden. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass es in die Steuereinrichtung 54 integriert ist. Das Lesegerät 106 dient dazu, aus einem Speicherelement 108 eines tragbaren Berechtigungselements 110 Benutzerberechtigungsdaten auszulesen. Das Berechtigungselement 110 führt der Benutzer der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 mit sich. Beim Ingangsetzen der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 legt der Benutzer das Berechtigungselement 110 auf das Bedientableau 48, so dass dann dem Benutzer entsprechende Benutzerberechtigungsdaten mittels des Lesegerätes 106 ausgelesen werden können. Darauf wird nachfolgend noch näher eingegangen.Another
Der Benutzer kann zunächst das Lesegerät 106 aktivieren, so dass Benutzerberechtigungsdaten aus dem Speicherelement 108 des Berechtigungselements 110 ausgelesen und in der Steuereinrichtung 54 geprüft werden können. Bei korrekter Berechtigung kann der Benutzer dann die Scheuersaugmaschine 10 entlang einer Bodenfläche verfahren, wobei der Reinigungskopf 24 ebenso wie der Saugbalken 42 zunächst noch seine angehobene Stellung einnimmt. Durch Betätigen eines in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Bedienungselements kann der Benutzer dann den Reinigungskopf 24 und den Saugbalken 42 auf die zu reinigende Bodenfläche absenken. Die beiden Schrubbwalzen 26 und 28 werden in Drehung versetzt und mittels des in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Saugaggregates wird der Schmutzwassertank 16 mit Unterdruck beaufschlagt, so dass die eigentliche Reinigungsaktion beginnen kann.The user can first activate the
Im Zeitraum zwischen dem Ingangsetzen der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 durch Betätigen des Hauptschalters 50 und dem Absenken des Reinigungskopfes 24 und des Saugbalkens 42 werden die in den Speicherelementen 74, 76 der beiden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 hinterlegten Kenndaten ausgelesen und auch die im Speicherelement 96 der Sauglippe 44 hinterlegten Kenndaten. Diese Kenndaten werden von der Steuereinrichtung 44 ausgewertet. Anhand der Kenndaten erkennt die Steuereinrichtung den Typ der zum Einsatz kommenden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 und auch den Typ der zum Einsatz kommenden Sauglippe 44.In the period between the start of the
Im Zeitraum zwischen dem Ingangsetzen der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 und dem eigentlichen Beginn der Reinigungsaktion werden auch die Speicherelemente 86, 88 der Batterien 64, 66 ausgelesen und auch das am Reinigungsmittelbehältnis 36 angeordnete Speicherelement 102. Auch die darin gespeicherten Kenndaten wertet die Steuereinrichtung 24 aus.In the period between the start of the
Die Auswertung der ausgelesenen Kenndaten erfolgt dahingehend, dass die Steuereinrichtung 54 zum einen anhand der vom Lesegerät 106 übermittelten Benutzerberechtigungsdaten prüft, ob der jeweilige Benutzer berechtigt ist, die Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 und die Sauglippe 44 zu benutzen. Darüber hinaus prüft die Steuereinrichtung 54 anhand der ausgelesenen Kenndaten, ob die aktuellen Betriebsparameter der Scheuersaugmaschine 10, insbesondere der Anpressdruck, der vom Reinigungskopf 24 auf die Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 ausgeübt wird, den Betriebsparametern entsprechen, die für den ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb der Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 erforderlich sind. Die erforderlichen Betriebsparameter ermittelt die Steuereinrichtung anhand der ausgelesenen Kenndaten der Schrubbwalzen 26, 28. Hierzu verfügt die Steuereinrichtung 54 über eine Datenbank, in der für eine Vielzahl von Kenndaten die jeweils erforderlichen Betriebsparameter aufgelistet sind.The evaluation of the read characteristic data takes place in such a way that the
Sofern die für den ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb der Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 erforderlichen Betriebsparameter nicht mit den aktuellen Betriebsparametern der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 übereinstimmen, passt die Steuereinrichtung 54 die aktuellen Betriebsparameter an die erforderlichen Betriebsparameter an.If the operating parameters required for the proper operation of the scrubbing
Die Steuereinrichtung 54 prüft beim Ingangsetzen der Scheuersaugmaschine anhand der Kenndaten der Batterien 64 und 66, ob diese Batterien für den Betrieb der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 zulässig sind. Darüber hinaus prüft die Steuereinrichtung 54 anhand der Kenndaten des Reinigungsmittelbehältnisses 36, ob das sich darin befindliche Reinigungsmittel für den Betrieb der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 zulässig ist. Der eigentliche Reinigungsaktion wird erst dann gestartet, wenn sämtliche Zulässigkeitsprüfungen zu einem positiven Ergebnis geführt haben.The
Sollte eine Unzulässigkeit vorliegen oder sollten die aktuellen Betriebsparameter nicht an die erforderlichen Betriebsparameter anpassbar sein oder sollte die Prüfung der Benutzerberechtigung zu dem Ergebnis führen, dass der Benutzer nicht berechtigt ist, die aktuell vorliegenden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 und die aktuell vorliegende Sauglippe 44 zu verwenden, so wird dies dem Benutzer am Monitor 52 angezeigt. Außerdem wird dann die eigentliche Reinigungsaktion unterbunden, indem sowohl der Reinigungskopf 24 als auch der Saugbalken 42 ihre angehobene Stellung beibehalten. Die am Monitor 52 auf Basis der ausgelesenen Kenndaten angezeigten Informationen werden im Steuerspeicherglied 56 zusammen mit dem Zeitpunkt der Anzeige gespeichert. Darüber hinaus werden im Steuerspeicherglied 56 auch die beim Ingangsetzen der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 ausgelesenen Kenndaten zusammen mit dem Zeitpunkt des Auslesens gespeichert. Diese Daten können zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt wieder ausgelesen werden, insbesondere im Falle einer Reklamation.Should there be any inadmissibility or should the current operating parameters not be adaptable to the required operating parameters, or should the user authorization check result in the user not being entitled to use the currently
Die Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 unterliegen ebenso wie die Sauglippe 44 einer Abnutzung. Im Laufe der Zeit müssen sie daher ausgewechselt werden. Um den Bestellvorgang zu vereinfachen, können hierzu den ausgelesenen Kenndaten entsprechende Bestelldaten, insbesondere Bestellnummern, am Monitor 52 angezeigt werden. Der Benutzer kann dann am Bedientableau 58 durch Eingabe eines entsprechenden Steuerbefehls einen Bestellvorgang auslösen, bei dem mittels des Mobiltelefons 58 die Bestelldaten über das Internet 60 an die Bestellannahme- und Überwachungseinrichtung 62 übertragen werden. Mit Hilfe des Mobiltelefons 58 können auch unmittelbar die ausgelesenen Kenndaten an die Bestellannahme- und Überwachungseinrichtung 62 übertragen werden. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, die bei der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 aktuell zum Einsatz kommenden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 ebenso wie die zum Einsatz kommende Sauglippe 44 und die zum Einsatz kommenden Batterien 64 , 66 sowie auch das in der Aufnahme 38 befindliche Reinigungsmittelbehältnis 36 im Rahmen einer Fernwartung und Fernprüfung zu erfassen.The scrubbing
Das Auslesen der voranstehend erläuterten Kenndaten erfolgt jedes Mal, wenn die Scheuersaugmaschine 10 in Gang gesetzt wird, und durch die anschließende Überprüfung der Kenndaten kann auf einfache Weise sichergestellt werden, dass die zum Einsatz kommenden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 ebenso wie die zum Einsatz kommende Sauglippe 44 für den Betrieb der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 zulässig sind und dass die Betriebsparameter der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 den Betriebsparametern entsprechen, die für den ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb der Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 und der Sauglippe 44 erforderlich sind. Darüber hinaus wird durch das Auslesen und Auswerten der Kenndaten bei jedem Ingangsetzen der Scheuersaugmaschine 10 sichergestellt, dass die eigentliche Reinigungsaktion nur dann beginnt, wenn der Benutzer berechtigt ist, die vorliegenden Schrubbwalzen 26, 28 und die Sauglippe 44 zu benutzen.The read-out of the above-described characteristic data takes place each time the
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- Method for operating a cleaning appliance, in particular a floor cleaning appliance, comprising a control device and at least one cleaning element for cleaning a surface and having a local memory element, wherein the control device comprises a control memory member and the control device is connected to a reader for reading the local memory element, wherein characteristic data distinguishing the type of cleaning element are stored in the local memory element, and said data being read and evaluated in the period of time from the starting up of the cleaning appliance up to the beginning of the cleaning action of the cleaning element, characterized in that information corresponding to the data read out is displayed on a display unit of the cleaning appliance.
- Method in accordance with Claim 1, characterized in that the data read out are compared to information stored in the control memory member and the cleaning appliance is controlled as a function of the result of comparison.
- Method in accordance with Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the information displayed on the display unit is stored in the control memory member together with the time of the display.
- Method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the data read out are checked with respect to their admissibility for the cleaning appliance.
- Method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that operating parameters required for the correct operation of the cleaning element are allocated to the data read out and the required operating parameters are compared with the operating parameters of the cleaning appliance currently on hand, and in that at least one of the operating parameters required for the correct operation of the cleaning element is displayed on a display unit of the cleaning appliance.
- Method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the data read out are stored in the control memory member together with the time of the read-out.
- Method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the data read out are compared with user authorization data of the cleaning appliance.
- Method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that ordering data of the cleaning element corresponding to the data read out are displayed on a display unit of the cleaning appliance.
- Method in accordance with Claim 8, characterized in that the ordering data are communicated to an order acceptance facility via a telecommunication device of the cleaning appliance.
- Method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that in addition or alternatively to the at least one cleaning element at least one additional component, in particular a wearing part and/or accessory part, is equipped with a local memory element, data characterizing at least one of the type of the component and the degree of wear of the component being stored in said memory element, said data being read and evaluated in the period of time from the starting up of the cleaning appliance up to the beginning of the cleaning action of the cleaning element.
- Cleaning appliance for implementing the method in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, with a control device (54) and with at least one cleaning element (26, 28, 44) for cleaning a surface, said cleaning element having a local memory element (74, 76, 96), wherein the control device (54) comprises a control memory member (56) and is connected to a reader (78, 80, 98) for reading the memory element (74, 76, 96), and wherein characteristic data distinguishing the type of cleaning element (26, 28, 44) are storable in the local memory element (74, 76, 96) and the data are readable and evaluable automatically in the period of time from the starting up of the cleaning appliance (10) up to the beginning of the cleaning action of the cleaning element (26, 28, 44), characterized in that the cleaning appliance (10) has a display unit (52) on which information corresponding to the data read out are displayable.
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with Claim 11, characterized in that the data read out are adapted to be checked as to their admissibility.
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with Claim 11 or 12, characterized in that operating parameters of the cleaning appliance (10) are adjustable automatically as a function of the data read out.
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with any one of Claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the data read out are storable in the control memory member (56) together with the time of the read-out.
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with any one of Claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the data read out are comparable with user authorization data.
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with any one of Claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the cleaning appliance (10) has a display unit (52) for displaying ordering data of the cleaning element (26, 28, 44) corresponding to the data read out.
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with Claims 16, characterized in that the cleaning appliance (10) comprises a telecommunication device (58) for communicating the ordering data to an order acceptance facility (62).
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with any one of Claims 11 to 17, characterized in that the cleaning appliance (10) comprises a telecommunication device (58), with the aid of which the data read out and/or operating data of the cleaning appliance (10) corresponding to them are transmittable via a telecommunication network (60).
- Cleaning appliance in accordance with any one of Claims 11 to 18, characterized in that the cleaning appliance has in addition or alternatively to the at least one cleaning element (26, 28, 44) at least one additional component (36, 64, 66) with a local memory element (86, 88, 102), in particular a wearing part and/or accessory part (36), wherein a reader (90, 92, 104) connected to the control device (54) is associated with the memory element (86, 88, 102) and data characterizing the type of the component and/or the degree of wear of the component (36, 64, 66) are storable in the memory element (86, 88, 102).
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