EP2832279B2 - Cleaning unit, in particular for cleaning clean rooms - Google Patents

Cleaning unit, in particular for cleaning clean rooms Download PDF

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EP2832279B2
EP2832279B2 EP13178844.0A EP13178844A EP2832279B2 EP 2832279 B2 EP2832279 B2 EP 2832279B2 EP 13178844 A EP13178844 A EP 13178844A EP 2832279 B2 EP2832279 B2 EP 2832279B2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
    • A47L13/51—Storing of cleaning tools, e.g. containers therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • A47L13/254—Plate frames
    • A47L13/258—Plate frames of adjustable or foldable type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2889—Safety or protection devices or systems, e.g. for prevention of motor over-heating or for protection of the user

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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning unit, in particular for cleaning clean rooms.
  • Mops in particular are used for cleaning floors. These must either be moistened at regular intervals with fresh disinfectant or cleaning liquid, or after each cleaning process the used mop is exchanged for a fresh mop, which must be moistened with disinfecting or cleaning liquid before cleaning. In this context, it is important that an intended amount of disinfecting or cleaning liquid is used to moisten the cleaning mop in order to ensure a desired cleaning result.
  • the mops When cleaning clean rooms, the mops generally have to be replaced after each cleaning process, i.e. a large number of mops are often required to clean a room. These can usually be cleaned and recycled, so the used mops are preferably collected.
  • a closed container which also contains a quantity of disinfecting or cleaning liquid intended for the number of mops.
  • the container Before using one of the mops, the container is turned over and a certain time is left, for example 10 minutes, to ensure that the disinfecting or cleaning liquid is distributed as evenly as possible on the mops stored in the container.
  • the mops can then be removed and placed on a mop holder.
  • a dosing device for disinfecting and/or cleaning liquids for wetting a cleaning tool, in particular a mop cover already mounted on a mop holder for the care of floors or the like.
  • This dosing device contains a dosing valve, which is closed in the rest position and can be opened by means of an actuating element that can be actuated, for example, via the cleaning tool, in order to allow fresh disinfecting and/or cleaning liquid to pass from a storage space into a wetting space that is sealed off from this for immersion of the cleaning tool.
  • a dosing device is to be made available by means of which the cleaning tool is wetted with a dosable amount of the disinfecting and/or cleaning liquid.
  • the cleaning liquid flows through a valve located on the bottom of the container, which can be opened by a lever that can be actuated by a cleaning tool, driven by gravity into the adjacent wetting area and first fills the bottom area in this area, so that a mop cover, for example, can be moistened with the cleaning liquid.
  • a valve located on the bottom of the container, which can be opened by a lever that can be actuated by a cleaning tool, driven by gravity into the adjacent wetting area and first fills the bottom area in this area, so that a mop cover, for example, can be moistened with the cleaning liquid.
  • the WO 00/54646 A2 discloses a cleaning cart for transporting cleaning articles, including mops, adapted to hold at least one container for storing cleaning fabrics. These containers have to have a cavity for receiving and storing the cleaning textiles and a device for opening and closing the container. These means for opening and closing the container are those which open the container when a predetermined pressure is applied to the container and which keep the container in a closed state when the container is closed.
  • the EP 2 106 730 A1 relates to a device for moistening flat cleaning mops, comprising a transfer unit which is arranged in a container which is partially filled with liquid, and a Device for moving the transfer unit out of the container, which moving device can be actuated with a cleaning device containing the flat cleaning mop in order to moisten the cleaning mop in this way.
  • a device for moistening flat cleaning mops comprising a transfer unit which is arranged in a container which is partially filled with liquid, and a Device for moving the transfer unit out of the container, which moving device can be actuated with a cleaning device containing the flat cleaning mop in order to moisten the cleaning mop in this way.
  • cleaning mops and cleaning cloths should be able to be moistened precisely and reliably with the required amount of cleaning liquid directly at the point of use.
  • a wiping plate for a cleaning appliance with at least one cleaning side comprising a central area with a style connection to which at least one wiping plate wing is movably connected parallel to the plane of the cleaning side.
  • the connection of the wiping plate wing to the central area has to take place in such a way that the at least one wiping plate wing can be pivoted and/or displaced obliquely to the longitudinal extent of the wiping plate. In this way, one should arrive at a wiping plate for a cleaning device with a high area coverage, in which the wiping cover can be changed without manual intervention.
  • the object of the present invention is now to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and in particular to provide a device that allows mops to be pulled on, moistened, cleaned and thrown off, the mops also being provided with a specific, reproducible amount of disinfectant or cleaning liquid can be moistened. As little effort as possible should be necessary to moisten the mops.
  • a cleaning liquid within the meaning of the present invention should also always be understood to mean a disinfecting liquid.
  • the first container can be used to provide receiving elements that can be moistened with a certain amount of cleaning liquid in the second container.
  • a cleaning unit according to the invention makes it possible in particular that a user does not have to touch the receiving elements, but instead enables contact-free work. This is particularly important when cleaning clean rooms.
  • the same amount of cleaning liquid can be provided, which is particularly important in clean rooms and/or when disinfecting surfaces. If the receiving element is too heavily moistened, it will not be possible to ensure that particles will be received; if the moistening is too weak, the required disinfection cannot be guaranteed.
  • the cleaning unit of the present invention comprises at least one third container designed and set up to receive the at least one receiving element.
  • Such a third container is particularly advantageous for receiving receiving elements that have already been used. In clean rooms, used receiving elements are frequently replaced by fresh receiving elements. As such, it is particularly advantageous to provide both used and fresh receptacles in one location.
  • the cleaning unit comprises a frame, the frame having at least one receiving area for the first and second container, and in particular for the third container, with the frame in particular comprising rollers.
  • Such a frame enables easy movement of the cleaning unit in a room to be cleaned.
  • a support device can be inserted or placed or arranged or arranged in the at least one first container, wherein the at least one receiving element can be placed or placed on the support device.
  • Such a support device has the particular advantage that it enables a contactless connection of a receiving element arranged on the support device to a cleaning device, for example a mop holder.
  • the support device can also be made for the support device to have a first end, a second end opposite the first end and two opposite side ends, and the support device when inserted or arranged in the first container in its center of the support device measured from the first end to the second End has a further spaced from the bottom of the at least one first container bearing surface for placing the at least one receiving element than the spacing of the bearing surface at the first end and / or at the second end.
  • the support device has at least two recesses, in particular in the form of circular, oval and/or slit-shaped recesses, in particular in the area of its side edges and/or on its surface, with the at least two recesses preferably being arranged in regular, in particular uniform, Distances are spaced from each other.
  • Recesses on the side edges of the support allow easier removal of the support from a container.
  • the support device is in the form of a flat plane, in particular plate-shaped, with in particular a first area measured from the first end of the support device to the middle of the support device, measured from the first end to the second end and/or or a second area measured from the second end of the support device to the middle of the support device, measured from the first end to the second end when inserted or arranged in the first container, at an angle ⁇ in a range of 5° to 45°, in particular in a range of 10° to 20° relative to the bottom of the at least one first container.
  • Such a configuration of a support device has proven to be particularly advantageous.
  • the at least one receiving element in the open state of the holder the at least one receiving element can be connected to the holder of the cleaning device or can be detached from it, and in the closed state of the holder the at least one receiving element, in particular tensioned, cannot be detachably connected or is connected to the holder .
  • the holder engages or can engage in, in particular pocket-shaped, retaining elements of the at least one receiving element.
  • a release device is or can be arranged above the opening of the at least one third container, the release device being designed and set up to convert a closure element of the holder from a closed to an open state.
  • the release device comprises a slot part delimited by two sides, designed and set up for the introduction of at least part of the shaft section of the cleaning device, wherein when the closure element of the holder of the cleaning device is brought into contact with the release device in the slot part the release device inserted state of the holder by means of the area comprising the slot parts, the closure element is detachable or released, and the holder element can be converted or converted from the closed state to the open state.
  • the release device can also be made of wire, in particular metal wire, with the release device in particular being designed as a rectangular loop formed in one with the slit part.
  • the release device comprises a fastening device for fastening the release device to the cleaning unit.
  • a release device thus makes it possible for a receiving element to be removable from a holder without contact, in particular to be ejected into the third container.
  • the shank section can be inserted into the slit part, wherein when the shank section is moved upwards, the closure element can be brought into operative connection with the release device in such a way that the closure element is transferred from a closed to an open position.
  • the dosing device comprises a movement device in order to transfer the transfer device from the first to the second position.
  • the transfer device of the dosing device comprises at least one recess, in particular a multiplicity of recesses, which are arranged spaced apart from one another, in particular at a regular distance.
  • the dosing device can be actuated or is actuated by the at least one receiving element.
  • the pressing element is arranged above the transfer device, wherein the pressing element has in particular at least one recess.
  • the movement device comprises at least one movable arm, wherein the at least one arm is movably arranged in a frame, and wherein the at least one arm is connected at a first end to the pressing element and at a second end opposite the first end to the Transfer device is connected.
  • the frame is essentially U-shaped and has a base and two side walls, the movement device being attached to the side walls of the frame, in particular by means of slide bearings and/or ball bearings.
  • the moving means comprises two moveable U-shaped arms pivotally connected to the side walls of the frame and a central part, the central part being connected to the dosing device.
  • the push-in element is connected to the U-shaped arms, the push-in element being movable along the side walls of the frame.
  • the dosing device thus makes it possible according to the invention for a receiving element to be moistened with a specific quantity of cleaning fluid without contact.
  • the receiving element in particular arranged on a holder of the cleaning device, can actuate the movement element by a pressure movement, in that the pressing element can be moved downwards in the direction of the bottom of the second container, and is moved upwards in the opposite direction via the U-shaped arms of the transfer device , wherein the transfer device transports a certain amount of cleaning liquid from the second container upwards and can moisten the receiving element.
  • the transfer device of the dosing device is based on or consists of metal or is based on metal and electropolished. It can also be provided that the frame of the metering device, the pressing-in element of the metering device, the at least one arm of the metering device and/or the metering device consists of metal or is based on metal, with the frame of the metering device, the pressing-in element of the metering device being the at least one arm the dosing device are in particular electropolished.
  • At least one bearing, in particular all bearings of the dosing device consist of a sterilizable plastic or are coated with it.
  • the dosing device comprises at least one base, in particular four bases, with at least one of the bases, in particular each base, being made of heat-resistant plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene (POM) or based on polyoxymethylene.
  • POM polyoxymethylene
  • the at least one receiving element represents a cleaning textile, in particular a mop, in particular a cleaning textile consisting of or comprising polyester and/or microfiber yarns.
  • the frame has a front end and an opposite rear end, with a handle element being arranged at the rear end, with the handle element having a first and a second end, and with the first end of the Handle element and the second end of the handle element can be connected or is connected to the frame, each with a rod-shaped fastening element.
  • the at least one first, the at least one second and the at least one third container consist of or are based on stainless steel.
  • the at least one first receiving area of the at least one first container is at the front end of the frame, the at least one third receiving area of the at least one third container is at the rear end and the at least one second receiving area of the at least one second container positioned between the first and second containers on the rack.
  • the fastening device of the release device can be connected or is connected in particular to the rod-shaped fastening elements of the frame.
  • the cleaning liquid is provided in the form of a clean room cleaning liquid.
  • the invention provides a use of a cleaning unit according to the invention in clean rooms, in particular for cleaning clean rooms, in particular in connection with a cleaning device and at least one receiving element.
  • the cleaning device is introduced into the first container and at least one receiving element is connected to the cleaning device using the support device, with the user in particular not touching the at least one receiving element.
  • the at least one receiving element is deposited in the third container using the release device, with the user in particular not touching the at least one receiving element.
  • FIG. 1a a schematic perspective view of a cleaning unit 1 according to the invention is shown.
  • the cleaning unit 1 comprises a first container 3 designed and arranged to receive at least one receiving element, not shown.
  • the receiving element can be designed in particular in the form of a cleaning textile, for example in the form of a mop.
  • the cleaning unit 1 comprises a second container 5 designed and arranged to receive a cleaning liquid.
  • a third container 7 is designed and set up to accommodate the at least one receiving element, in particular a receiving element after it has been used to clean a surface.
  • the cleaning unit 1 also includes a frame 9, wherein the frame 9 has at least one receiving area 11, 13, 15 for the first, second and third containers 3, 5, 7 and includes four rollers 17 to allow easy movement of the frame 9 enable by a user.
  • the frame 9 has a front end 49 and an opposite rear end 51, with a handle element 53 being arranged at the rear end 51.
  • the handle element 53 has a first and a second end 55, 55', which are each connected to the frame 9 with a rod-shaped fastening element 57, 57'.
  • a support device 19 is arranged in the first container 3 , the receiving element (not shown) being able to be placed on the support device 19 .
  • An embodiment according to the invention of such a support device is figure 2 shown.
  • a dosing device 29 is arranged in the second container 5, which comprises a transfer device 31, wherein the transfer device 31 can be transferred from a first position to a second position, in which the transfer device 31 moves from the first position from the direction of the bottom of the second container 5 to Is movable in the direction of the opening of the second container 5 in the second position, so that in the second position a certain amount of cleaning liquid on the transfer device 31 can be provided.
  • a release device 59 is arranged above the third container 7 and enables the receiving element to be detached from a cleaning device 61 without the user touching it.
  • the release device 59 is arranged above the third container.
  • the cleaning device 61 is shown, which is provided by way of example for use with a cleaning unit 1 according to the invention.
  • the cleaning device 61 comprises a shaft section 63, a closure element 65 and a holder 67 for the receiving element, wherein the holder 67 is tilted or can be tilted at an angle in an open state and can be locked in a closed state by means of the closure element 65 .
  • the receiving element In an open state of the holder 67 the receiving element can be connected to the holder 67 of the cleaning device or detachable from it, and in the closed state of the holder 67 the receiving element is not detachably connected to the holder 67 .
  • the holder 67 engages in, in particular pocket-shaped, holder elements of the receiving element (not shown) for connecting the cleaning device 61 to the receiving element.
  • FIG 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a support device 19 according to the invention.
  • the support device has a first end 21, a second end 23 opposite the first end and two opposite side ends 25, 25'.
  • the support device 19 When placed in the first container 3, the support device 19 has in its center, measured from the first end 21 to the second end 23, a support surface spaced farther from the bottom of the at least one first container 3 for placing the receiving device (not shown) than the spacing of the support surface on the first End 21 and the second end 23.
  • the support device 19 has circular recesses 27 which are spaced apart at regular intervals. How out figure 2 As can be seen, the support device 19 can be designed in the form of a flat plane, in particular plate-shaped, with the support device 19 being divisible into two areas. A first area measured from the first end 21 of the support 19 to the center of the support 19 measured from the first end 21 to the second end 23 and a second area measured from the second end 23 of the support 19 to the center of the support 19 measured from the first end 21 to the second The end 23 is angled at an angle ⁇ , ⁇ ′ relative to the bottom of the at least one first container when the support device 19 is arranged in the first container 3 .
  • the dosing device 29 comprises a movement device 33 in order to transfer the transfer device 31 from the first to the second position.
  • the dosing device 29 can be actuated by the receiving element, which is not shown.
  • the movement device 33 of the dosing device 29 can comprise a pressing element 35, with the pressing element 35 being movable by the receiving element 71 or the holder 67, and the transfer device 31 being moved in the opposite direction to the pressing element 35.
  • the pressing-in element 35 can be arranged above the transfer device 31 , with the pressing-in element 35 having recesses 37 .
  • the moving device 33 has two arms 39, which can be movably arranged in a frame 41 of the dosing device 29, the arms being connected to the pressing element 35 at a first end and to the transfer device 31 at a second end opposite the first end.
  • the frame 41 can be essentially U-shaped and has a bottom 43 and two side walls 45, 45'.
  • the moving device 33 is movably mounted on the side walls 45, 45' of the frame 41 by means of bearings, so that the U-shaped arms are rotatable and enable movement of the pressing element 35 along the side walls 45, 45' of the frame 41.
  • the dosing device 29 includes four feet 47, which consist in particular of polyoxymethylene (POM).
  • POM polyoxymethylene
  • FIG 4 an embodiment of a release device 59 according to the invention is shown.
  • the release device 59 is designed and set up to convert the closure element 65 of the holder 67 from a closed to an open state.
  • the release device 59 comprises a slot part 69 delimited by two sides, into which a part of the shaft section 65 of the cleaning device 61 can be inserted, whereby when the closure element 65 of the holder 67 of the cleaning device 61 is brought into contact when the holder 67 is inserted into the slot part of the release device
  • the closure element 65 can be released by means of the area of the release device arranged on the side of the slot part 69, and the holding element 67 can be transferred from the closed state to the open state.
  • the release device 59 is made of wire, in particular metal wire, and is designed in the form of a rectangular loop formed in one with the slit part 69 .
  • a cleaning unit according to the invention thus makes it possible to clean clean rooms without a user having to touch the receiving elements.
  • the receiving elements can be placed in the first container 3 of the cleaning unit 1 .
  • a cleaning liquid can be introduced into the second container 5 .
  • the support device 19 can be used to connect the receiving element and the cleaning device 61 in a non-contact manner.
  • the cleaning liquid can then be applied in a dosed manner to the receiving element.
  • the used receiving element can then be placed in the third container 7 without contact, in which the shaft section 65 and the holder 67 are placed in the release member 59 is inserted so that the used receiving member is ejected into the third container 7.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Reinigungseinheit, insbesondere zum Reinigen von Reinräumen.The present invention relates to a cleaning unit, in particular for cleaning clean rooms.

Für die Reinigung von Böden werden insbesondere Wischmopps verwendet. Diese sind entweder in regelmäßigen Abständen mit frischer Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit zu befeuchten, oder nach jedem Reinigungsvorgang wird der benutzte Wischmopp gegen einen frischen Wischmopp ausgetauscht, der jeweils vor einem Reinigen mit Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit befeuchtet werden muss. Dabei ist es von Bedeutung, dass eine vorgesehen Menge Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit zum Befeuchten des Wischmopps zum Einsatz kommt, um ein gewünschtes Reinigungsergebnis zu gewährleisten.Mops in particular are used for cleaning floors. These must either be moistened at regular intervals with fresh disinfectant or cleaning liquid, or after each cleaning process the used mop is exchanged for a fresh mop, which must be moistened with disinfecting or cleaning liquid before cleaning. In this context, it is important that an intended amount of disinfecting or cleaning liquid is used to moisten the cleaning mop in order to ensure a desired cleaning result.

Bei einem Reinigen von Reinräumen muss in der Regel nach jedem Reinigungsvorgang ein Austauschen der Wischmopps erfolgen, d.h., zum Reinigen eines Raums wird oftmals eine Vielzahl von Wischmopps benötigt. Diese können in der Regel gereinigt und wiederverwertet werden, so dass die verbrauchten Mopps vorzugsweise gesammelt werden.When cleaning clean rooms, the mops generally have to be replaced after each cleaning process, i.e. a large number of mops are often required to clean a room. These can usually be cleaned and recycled, so the used mops are preferably collected.

Bei Reinräumen soll zudem vermieden werden, dass der Benutzer bzw. die Reinigungskraft den Wischmopp berührt und somit ggf. kontaminiert.In clean rooms, it should also be avoided that the user or the cleaning worker touches the mop and thus possibly contaminates it.

Gemäß dem Stand der Technik kann es beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass eine Vielzahl frischer Mopps in einem geschlossenen Behälter bevorratet werden, in dem zugleich eine für die Anzahl an Mopps vorgesehen Menge an Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit enthalten ist. Vor Verwendung einer der Mopps wird der Behälter umgedreht und ein bestimmte Zeit gewartet, beispielsweise 10 Minuten, um sicherzustellen, dass sich die Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit möglichst gleichmäßig auf die in dem Behälter gelagerten Mopps verteilt. Danach können die Mopps entnommen und auf einen Mopphalter aufgezogen werden.According to the prior art, provision can be made, for example, for a large number of fresh mops to be stored in a closed container, which also contains a quantity of disinfecting or cleaning liquid intended for the number of mops. Before using one of the mops, the container is turned over and a certain time is left, for example 10 minutes, to ensure that the disinfecting or cleaning liquid is distributed as evenly as possible on the mops stored in the container. The mops can then be removed and placed on a mop holder.

Dies hat insbesondere den Nachteil, dass die Behälter umfassend die Mopps und die Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit sehr schwer sind, und zudem eine gewisse Zeit bis zum Einsatz der Mopps eingeplant werden muss.In particular, this has the disadvantage that the containers containing the mops and the disinfecting or cleaning liquid are very heavy and, in addition, a certain amount of time must be planned before the mops can be used.

Alternativ ist es bekannt, dass Mopps vollständig in Reinigungsflüssigkeit getaucht werden, und anschließend mit Hilfe einer manuell bedienbaren Presse ausgepresst werden.Alternatively, it is known that mops are completely immersed in cleaning liquid and then wrung out using a manually operable press.

Beide aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Varianten haben den Nachteil, dass ein hoher Kraftaufwand und mehrere Arbeitsschritte notwendig sind, um die Mopps wie gefordert reproduzierbar zu befeuchten. In Reinräumen sind jedoch möglichst wenige Arbeitsschritte vorteilhaft, da mit jeder Bewegung Partikel vom Benutzer in den Reinraum abgegeben werden. Eine solche Abgabe von Partikeln sollte nach Möglichkeit minimiert werden.Both variants known from the prior art have the disadvantage that a high expenditure of force and several work steps are necessary in order to moisten the mops reproducibly as required. In clean rooms, however, as few work steps as possible are advantageous, since particles are released into the clean room by the user with every movement. Such release of particles should be minimized whenever possible.

Auch ist es bei den bestehenden Systemen nachteilig, dass ein manuelles Berühren der Mops beim Aufziehen auf den Mopphalter, beim Befeuchten und beim Abwerfen der benutzen Mopps nur aufwendig vermieden werden kann.It is also disadvantageous in the existing systems that manual touching of the mops when pulling them onto the mop holder, when moistening them and when discarding the used mops can only be avoided with great effort.

Ein manuelles Berühren des Mopps durch einen Benutzer ist nachteilig, da Kreuzkontaminationen auftreten können. In diesem Fall kann eine Kontamination von einem benutzten Mopp auf einen Benutzer und von dem Benutzer auf einen frischen Mopp oder auf andere Gegenstände oder Anlagen im Reinraum übertragen werden. In diesem Fall kann eine gewünschte Reinigung nicht gewährleistet werden.Manually touching the mop by a user is disadvantageous because cross-contamination can occur. In this case, contamination can be transferred from a used mop to a user and from the user to a fresh mop or to other items or equipment in the clean room. In this case, the desired cleaning cannot be guaranteed.

In der EP 781 524 A2 wird eine Dosiervorrichtung für Desinfektions- und/oder Reinigungsflüssigkeiten zum Benetzen eines Reinigungswerkzeugs, insbesondere eines bereits auf einen Mopphalter aufgezogenen Moppbezugs für die Pflege von Fußböden oder dergleichen beschrieben. Diese Dosiervorrichtung enthält ein Dosierventil, welches in Ruhestellung geschlossen und mittels eines zum Beispiel über das Reinigungswerkzeug betätigbaren Betätigungsorgans offenbar ist, um den Übertritt von frischer Desinfektions- und/oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus einem Vorratsraum in einen gegenüber diesem abgedichteten Benetzungsraum zum Eintauchen des Reinigungswerkzeug zu gestatten. Auf diese Weise soll eine Dosiervorrichtung zur Verfügung gestellt werden, mittels welcher das Reinigungswerkzeug mit einer dosierbaren Menge der Desinfektions- und/oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit benetzt wird. Bei der Dosiervorrichtung gemäß EP 781 524 A2 gelangt die Reinigungsflüssigkeit über ein am Behälterboden befindliches Ventil, das über einen durch ein Reinigungswerkzeug betätigbaren Hebel geöffnet werden kann, schwerkraftgetrieben in den benachbarten Benetzungsraum und befüllt in diesem zunächst den Bodenbereich, so dass z.B. ein Moppbezug mit der Reinigungsflüssigkeit befeuchtet werden kann. Indem das Reinigungswerkzeug nach dem Benetzen des Moppbezugs von dem Hebel entfernt wird, wird das Ventil automatisch verschlossen, so dass keine weitere Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus dem Vorratsraum in den Benetzungsraum entweichen kann.In the EP 781 524 A2 describes a dosing device for disinfecting and/or cleaning liquids for wetting a cleaning tool, in particular a mop cover already mounted on a mop holder for the care of floors or the like. This dosing device contains a dosing valve, which is closed in the rest position and can be opened by means of an actuating element that can be actuated, for example, via the cleaning tool, in order to allow fresh disinfecting and/or cleaning liquid to pass from a storage space into a wetting space that is sealed off from this for immersion of the cleaning tool. In this way, a dosing device is to be made available by means of which the cleaning tool is wetted with a dosable amount of the disinfecting and/or cleaning liquid. According to the dosing device EP 781 524 A2 The cleaning liquid flows through a valve located on the bottom of the container, which can be opened by a lever that can be actuated by a cleaning tool, driven by gravity into the adjacent wetting area and first fills the bottom area in this area, so that a mop cover, for example, can be moistened with the cleaning liquid. When the cleaning tool is removed from the lever after the mop cover has been wetted, the valve is automatically closed so that no further cleaning liquid can escape from the storage space into the wetting space.

Die WO 00/54646 A2 offenbart einen Reinigungswagen für den Transport von Reinigungsartikeln, einschließlich Mopps, der geeignet ist, mindestens einen Behälter zum Lagern von Reinigungstextilien zu halten. Diese Behälter haben einen Hohlraum zur Aufnahme und zum Lagern der Reinigungstextilien sowie eine Einrichtung zum Öffnen und Schließen des Behälters aufzuweisen. Diese Mittel zum Öffnen und Schließen des Behälters sind solche, die den Behälter öffnen, wenn ein vorbestimmter Druck auf den Behälter ausgeübt wird, und die den Behälter in einem geschlossenen Zustand halten, wenn der Behälter geschlossen ist.the WO 00/54646 A2 discloses a cleaning cart for transporting cleaning articles, including mops, adapted to hold at least one container for storing cleaning fabrics. These containers have to have a cavity for receiving and storing the cleaning textiles and a device for opening and closing the container. These means for opening and closing the container are those which open the container when a predetermined pressure is applied to the container and which keep the container in a closed state when the container is closed.

Die EP 2 106 730 A1 betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Befeuchten von flächigen Reinigungsmopps umfassend eine Transfereinheit, die in einem Behälter angeordnet ist, der teilweise mit Flüssigkeit gefüllt ist, und eine Vorrichtung zum Bewegen der Transfereinheit aus dem Behälter, wobei diese Bewegungsvorrichtung mit einer Reinigungsvorrichtung enthaltend den flächigen Reinigungsmopp betätigt werden kann, um so den Reinigungsmopp zu befeuchten. Mit einer derartigen Vorrichtung sollen sich Reinigungsmopps und Reinigungstücher präzise und verlässlich mit der erforderlichen Menge an Reinigungsflüssigkeit direkt am Einsatzort befeuchten lassen.the EP 2 106 730 A1 relates to a device for moistening flat cleaning mops, comprising a transfer unit which is arranged in a container which is partially filled with liquid, and a Device for moving the transfer unit out of the container, which moving device can be actuated with a cleaning device containing the flat cleaning mop in order to moisten the cleaning mop in this way. With such a device, cleaning mops and cleaning cloths should be able to be moistened precisely and reliably with the required amount of cleaning liquid directly at the point of use.

In der WO 2011/085769 wird eine Wischplatte für ein Reinigungsgerät mit zumindest einer Reinigungsseite beschrieben, umfassend einen Zentralbereich mit Stilanbindung, an dem zumindest ein Wischplattenflügel parallel zur Ebene der Reinigungsseite beweglich angebunden ist. Hierbei hat die Anbindung des Wischplattenflügels an den Zentralbereich derart zu erfolgen, dass der zumindest eine Wischplattenflügel schwenkbar und/oder schräg zur Längserstreckung der Wischplatte verschiebbar ist. Auf diese Weise soll man zu einer Wischplatte für ein Reinigungsgerät mit einer hohen Flächenleistung gelangen, bei welcher ein Wechseln des Wischbezugs ohne manuellen Eingriff erfolgen kann.In the WO 2011/085769 describes a wiping plate for a cleaning appliance with at least one cleaning side, comprising a central area with a style connection to which at least one wiping plate wing is movably connected parallel to the plane of the cleaning side. In this case, the connection of the wiping plate wing to the central area has to take place in such a way that the at least one wiping plate wing can be pivoted and/or displaced obliquely to the longitudinal extent of the wiping plate. In this way, one should arrive at a wiping plate for a cleaning device with a high area coverage, in which the wiping cover can be changed without manual intervention.

Daher wäre es wünschenswert, auf eine Vorrichtung zurückgreifen zu können, die frische Mopps bereitstellt, ein berührungsfreies Aufziehen der Mopps auf einen Mopphalter schnell und mit einfachen Mitteln ermöglicht, eine anschließendes Befeuchten der Mopps mit Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit ermöglicht, sowie ein berührungsfreies Abwerfen der verbrauchten Mopps bereitstellt, wobei die verbrauchten Mopps insbesondere in einem Behälter gesammelt werden können.It would therefore be desirable to be able to use a device that provides fresh mops, allows the mops to be mounted on a mop holder quickly and easily without contact, allows the mops to be moistened with disinfectant or cleaning liquid afterwards, and discards the used ones without contact Provides mops, wherein the used mops can be collected in particular in a container.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nunmehr darin, die Nachteile des Stands der Technik zu überwinden und insbesondere eine Vorrichtung zu liefern, die ein Aufziehen, Befeuchten, Reinigen und Abwerfen von Mopps ermöglicht, wobei die Mopps zudem mit einer bestimmten, reproduzierbaren Menge an Desinfektions- oder Reinigungsflüssigkeit befeuchtet werden können. Dabei soll ein möglichst geringer Kraftaufwand notwendig sein, um die Mopps zu befeuchten.The object of the present invention is now to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and in particular to provide a device that allows mops to be pulled on, moistened, cleaned and thrown off, the mops also being provided with a specific, reproducible amount of disinfectant or cleaning liquid can be moistened. As little effort as possible should be necessary to moisten the mops.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Reinigungseinheit gemäß den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1..This object is achieved by a cleaning unit according to the features of claim 1.

Unter eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung soll auch immer eine Desinfektionsflüssigkeit verstanden werden können.A cleaning liquid within the meaning of the present invention should also always be understood to mean a disinfecting liquid.

Mittels des ersten Behälters können Aufnahmeelemente bereitgestellt werden, die in dem zweiten Behälter mit einer bestimmten Menge Reinigungsflüssigkeit befeuchtbar sind. Dabei ermöglich eine erfindungsgemäße Reinigungseinheit insbesondere, dass ein Benutzer die Aufnahmeelemente nicht berühren muss, sondern ein berührungsfreies Arbeiten ermöglicht wird. Dies ist insbesondere bei einem Reinigen von Reinräumen von großer Bedeutung.The first container can be used to provide receiving elements that can be moistened with a certain amount of cleaning liquid in the second container. A cleaning unit according to the invention makes it possible in particular that a user does not have to touch the receiving elements, but instead enables contact-free work. This is particularly important when cleaning clean rooms.

Bei jeder Betätigung der Dosiereinrichtung kann die gleiche Menge an Reinigungsflüssigkeit bereitgestellt werden, was insbesondere im Reinraum und/oder bei der Desinfektion von Oberflächen wichtig ist. Bei einem zu stark befeuchteten Aufnahmeelement kann eine Aufnahme von Partikeln nicht sichergestellt werden, bei einer zu schwachen Befeuchtung kann eine erforderliche Desinfektion nicht gewährleistet werden.Each time the dosing device is actuated, the same amount of cleaning liquid can be provided, which is particularly important in clean rooms and/or when disinfecting surfaces. If the receiving element is too heavily moistened, it will not be possible to ensure that particles will be received; if the moistening is too weak, the required disinfection cannot be guaranteed.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit ist nur ein minimaler Kraftaufwand, insbesondere im Vergleich zu den im Stand der Technik bekannten Systemen, notwendig, um die Aufnahmeelemente zu befeuchten. Insbesondere müssen keine Behälter mit Aufnahmeelementen umgedreht oder die Aufnahmeelemente nach Befeuchtung ausgepresst werden. Da jede Bewegung eines Benutzers in einem Reinraum eine Verunreinigung desselben mit Partikeln verursacht, ist die erfindungsgemäße Reinigungseinheit daher besonders vorteilhaft. Die Reinigungseinheit der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst mindestens einen dritter Behälter, ausgelegt und eingerichtet zur Aufnahme des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements.With the cleaning unit according to the invention, only a minimal expenditure of force is necessary, in particular in comparison to the systems known in the prior art, in order to moisten the receiving elements. In particular, no containers with receiving elements have to be turned over or the receiving elements have to be squeezed out after moistening. Since every movement of a user in a clean room causes contamination of the same with particles, the cleaning unit according to the invention is therefore particularly advantageous. The cleaning unit of the present invention comprises at least one third container designed and set up to receive the at least one receiving element.

Ein solcher dritter Behälter ist insbesondere zur Aufnahme bereits verwendeter Aufnahmeelemente vorteilhaft. In Reinräumen erfolgt ein häufiger Ersatz verwendeter Aufnahmeelemente durch frische Aufnahmeelemente. Von daher ist es besonders vorteilhaft, sowohl verwendete als auch frische Aufnahmeelemente an einem Ort bereitzustellen.Such a third container is particularly advantageous for receiving receiving elements that have already been used. In clean rooms, used receiving elements are frequently replaced by fresh receiving elements. As such, it is particularly advantageous to provide both used and fresh receptacles in one location.

Auch kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Reinigungseinheit ein Gestell umfasst, wobei das Gestell mindestens jeweils einen Aufnahmebereich für den ersten und zweiten Behälter, und insbesondere für den dritten Behälter, aufweist, wobei das Gestell insbesondere Rollen umfasst.It can also be provided that the cleaning unit comprises a frame, the frame having at least one receiving area for the first and second container, and in particular for the third container, with the frame in particular comprising rollers.

Durch ein solches Gestell wird eine leichte Bewegung der Reinigungseinheit in einem zu reinigendem Raum ermöglicht.Such a frame enables easy movement of the cleaning unit in a room to be cleaned.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass in dem mindestens einen ersten Behälter eine Auflageeinrichtung einlegbar oder eingelegt bzw. anordnenbar oder angeordnet ist, wobei auf die Auflageeinrichtung das mindestens eine Aufnahmeelement auflegbar oder aufgelegt ist.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that a support device can be inserted or placed or arranged or arranged in the at least one first container, wherein the at least one receiving element can be placed or placed on the support device.

Eine solche Auflageeinrichtung hat insbesondere den Vorteil, dass diese ein berührungsloses Verbinden eines auf der Auflageeinrichtung angeordneten Aufnahmeelements mit einer Reinigungseinrichtung, beispielsweise einer Mopphalterung, ermöglicht.Such a support device has the particular advantage that it enables a contactless connection of a receiving element arranged on the support device to a cleaning device, for example a mop holder.

Auch kann es vorgesehen sein, dass die Auflageeinrichtung ein erstes Ende, ein dem ersten Ende gegenüberliegendes zweites Ende und zwei sich gegenüberliegende Seitenenden aufweist, und die Auflageeinrichtung im in den ersten Behälter eingelegten oder angeordneten Zustand in ihrer Mitte der Auflageeinrichtung gemessen vom ersten Ende zum zweiten Ende eine vom Boden des mindestens einen ersten Behälters weiter beabstandete Auflagefläche zum Auflegen des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements aufweist als die Beabstandung der Auflagefläche am ersten Ende und/oder am zweiten Ende.Provision can also be made for the support device to have a first end, a second end opposite the first end and two opposite side ends, and the support device when inserted or arranged in the first container in its center of the support device measured from the first end to the second End has a further spaced from the bottom of the at least one first container bearing surface for placing the at least one receiving element than the spacing of the bearing surface at the first end and / or at the second end.

Durch ein solches Beabstanden der Mitte der Auflageeinrichtung von dem Boden des ersten Behälters wird ermöglicht, dass eine zusammenklappbare Halterung einer Reinigungseinrichtung in Taschen oder dergleichen eines Aufnahmeelements eingreifen kann.Spacing the center of the support means from the bottom of the first container in this way enables a collapsible holder of a cleaning means to engage in pockets or the like of a receiving element.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Auflageeinrichtung mindestens zwei Aussparungen aufweist, insbesondere in Form von kreisförmigen, ovalen und/oder schlitzförmigen Aussparungen, insbesondere im Bereich ihrer Seitenrändern und/oder auf ihrer Oberfläche, wobei vorzugsweise die mindestens zwei Aussparungen in regelmäßigen, insbesondere gleichmäßigen, Abständen voneinander beabstandet sind.In particular, it can be provided that the support device has at least two recesses, in particular in the form of circular, oval and/or slit-shaped recesses, in particular in the area of its side edges and/or on its surface, with the at least two recesses preferably being arranged in regular, in particular uniform, Distances are spaced from each other.

Aussparungen an den Scitenrändern der Auflageeinrichtung ermöglichen eine leichtere Entnahme der Auflageeinrichtung aus einem Behälter.Recesses on the side edges of the support allow easier removal of the support from a container.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Auflageeinrichtung in Form einer flachen Ebene, insbesondere plattenförmig, ausgebildet ist, wobei insbesondere ein erster Bereich gemessen vom ersten Ende der Auflageeinrichtung bis zur Mitte der Auflageeinrichtung gemessen vom ersten Ende zum zweiten Ende und/oder ein zweiter Bereich gemessen vom zweiten Ende der Auflageeinrichtung bis zur Mitte der Auflageeinrichtung gemessen vom ersten Ende zum zweiten Ende im in den ersten Behälter eingelegten oder angeordneten Zustand in einem Winkel α in einem Bereich von 5° bis 45°, insbesondere in einem Bereich von 10° bis 20°, gegenüber dem Boden des mindestens einen ersten Behälters abgewinkelt ist.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the support device is in the form of a flat plane, in particular plate-shaped, with in particular a first area measured from the first end of the support device to the middle of the support device, measured from the first end to the second end and/or or a second area measured from the second end of the support device to the middle of the support device, measured from the first end to the second end when inserted or arranged in the first container, at an angle α in a range of 5° to 45°, in particular in a range of 10° to 20° relative to the bottom of the at least one first container.

Eine solche Ausgestaltung einer Auflageeinrichtung hat sich als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen.Such a configuration of a support device has proven to be particularly advantageous.

Auch kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Reinigungseinheit in Verbindung mit einer Reinigungseinrichtung verwendet wird, wobei die Reinigungseinrichtung ein Schaftteilstück, ein Verschlusselement und eine Halterung für das mindestens eine Aufnahmcelement umfasst, und wobei die Halterung in einem offenen Zustand in einem Winkel in sich gekippt bzw. kippbar ist und mittels dem Verschlusselement in einem geschlossenen Zustand arretierbar ist.Provision can also be made for the cleaning unit to be used in conjunction with a cleaning device, with the cleaning device comprising a shaft section, a closure element and a holder for the at least one receiving element, and with the holder being tilted or tilted in on itself at an angle in an open state. can be tilted and can be locked in a closed state by means of the closure element.

Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass im offenen Zustand der Halterung das mindestens eine Aufnahmeelement mit der Halterung der Reinigungseinrichtung verbindbar oder von dieser lösbar ist, und im geschlossenen Zustand der Halterung das mindestens eine Aufnahmeelement, insbesondere gespannt, nicht lösbar mit der Halterung verbindbar oder verbunden ist.It can be provided that in the open state of the holder the at least one receiving element can be connected to the holder of the cleaning device or can be detached from it, and in the closed state of the holder the at least one receiving element, in particular tensioned, cannot be detachably connected or is connected to the holder .

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Halterung in, insbesondere taschenförmige, Halterungselemente des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements eingreift oder in diese eingreifen kann.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the holder engages or can engage in, in particular pocket-shaped, retaining elements of the at least one receiving element.

Oberhalb der Öffnung des mindestens einen dritten Behälters ist eine Freigabeeinrichtung angeordnet oder anordnenbar, wobei die Freigabeeinrichtung ausgelegt und eingerichtet ist, um ein Verschlusselement der Halterung von einem geschlossenen in einen offenen Zustand zu überführen.A release device is or can be arranged above the opening of the at least one third container, the release device being designed and set up to convert a closure element of the holder from a closed to an open state.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Freigabeeinrichtung ein durch zwei Seiten begrenzten Schlitzteil umfasst, ausgelegt und eingerichtet zur Einführung zumindest eines Teils des Schaftteilstücks der Reinigungseinrichtung, wobei bei einem Inkontaktbringen des Verschlusselements der Halterung der Reinigungseinrichtung mit der Freigabeeinrichtung im in das Schlitzteil der Freigabeeinrichtung eingeführten Zustand der Halterung mittels des die Schlitzteile umfassenden Bereichs das Verschlusselement lösbar oder gelöst ist, und das Halterungselement vom geschlossenen Zustand in den offenen Zustand überführbar oder überführt ist.According to one embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the release device comprises a slot part delimited by two sides, designed and set up for the introduction of at least part of the shaft section of the cleaning device, wherein when the closure element of the holder of the cleaning device is brought into contact with the release device in the slot part the release device inserted state of the holder by means of the area comprising the slot parts, the closure element is detachable or released, and the holder element can be converted or converted from the closed state to the open state.

Auch kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Freigabeeinrichtung aus Draht, insbesondere Metalldraht, gebildet ist, wobei insbesondere die Freigabeeinrichtung als eine mit dem Schlitzteil in Einem ausgeführte rechteckige Schleife ausgebildet ist.Provision can also be made for the release device to be made of wire, in particular metal wire, with the release device in particular being designed as a rectangular loop formed in one with the slit part.

Es kann bevorzugt sein, dass die Freigabeeinrichtung eine Befestigungseinrichtung zum Befestigen der Freigabeeinrichtung mit der Reinigungseinheit umfasst.It may be preferred that the release device comprises a fastening device for fastening the release device to the cleaning unit.

Durch eine erfindungsgemäße Freigabeeinrichtung wird somit ermöglicht, dass ein Aufnahmeelement von einer Halterung berührungsfrei entfernbar ist, insbesondere in den dritten Behälter abwerfbar ist.A release device according to the invention thus makes it possible for a receiving element to be removable from a holder without contact, in particular to be ejected into the third container.

Dabei kann beispielsweise das Schaftteilstück in das Schlitzteil eingeführt werden, wobei bei einem Bewegen des Schaftteilstücks nach oben das Verschlusselement mit der Freigabeeinrichtung derart in Wirkverbindung bringbar ist, dass das Verschlusselement von einer geschlossenen in eine offene Stellung überführt wird.For example, the shank section can be inserted into the slit part, wherein when the shank section is moved upwards, the closure element can be brought into operative connection with the release device in such a way that the closure element is transferred from a closed to an open position.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Dosiereinrichtung eine Bewegungseinrichtung umfasst, um die Transfereinrichtung von der ersten in die zweite Position zu überführen.In particular, it can be provided that the dosing device comprises a movement device in order to transfer the transfer device from the first to the second position.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Transfereinrichtung der Dosiereinrichtung mindestens eine Aussparung umfasst, insbesondere eine Vielzahl von Aussparungen, die, insbesondere in einem regelmäßigen Abstand, voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the transfer device of the dosing device comprises at least one recess, in particular a multiplicity of recesses, which are arranged spaced apart from one another, in particular at a regular distance.

Auch kann bevorzugt sein, dass die Dosiereinrichtung durch das mindestens eine Aufnahmeelement betätigbar oder betätigt ist.It can also be preferred that the dosing device can be actuated or is actuated by the at least one receiving element.

Es kann weiterhin vorgesehen sein, dass die Bewegungseinrichtung der Dosiereinrichtung ein Eindrückelement umfasst, wobei das Eindrückelement durch das mindestens eine Aufnahmeelement bewegbar ist oder bewegt wird, und die Transfereinrichtung gegenläufig zu dem Eindrückelement bewegbar ist oder bewegt wird.Provision can furthermore be made for the movement device of the dosing device to comprise a pressing element, the pressing element being movable or being moved by the at least one receiving element, and the transfer device being movable or being moved in the opposite direction to the pressing element.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Eindrückelement über der Transfereinrichtung angeordnet ist, wobei das Eindrückelement insbesondere mindestens eine Aussparung aufweist.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the pressing element is arranged above the transfer device, wherein the pressing element has in particular at least one recess.

Auch kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Bewegungseinrichtung mindestens einen beweglichen Arm umfasst, wobei der mindestens eine Arm beweglich in einem Rahmen angeordnet ist, und wobei der mindestens eine Arm an einem ersten Ende mit dem Eindrückelement und mit einem dem ersten Ende gegenüberliegenden zweiten Ende mit der Transfereinrichtung verbunden ist.It can also be provided that the movement device comprises at least one movable arm, wherein the at least one arm is movably arranged in a frame, and wherein the at least one arm is connected at a first end to the pressing element and at a second end opposite the first end to the Transfer device is connected.

Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Rahmen im Wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildet ist und einen Boden sowie zwei Seitenwände aufweist, wobei die Bewegungseinrichtung, insbesondere mittels Gleitlagern und/oder Kugellagern, an den Seitenwänden des Rahmens befestigt sind.It can be provided that the frame is essentially U-shaped and has a base and two side walls, the movement device being attached to the side walls of the frame, in particular by means of slide bearings and/or ball bearings.

Auch kann bevorzugt sein, dass die Bewegungseinrichtung zwei bewegliche, U-förmige Arme umfasst, die drehbar mit den Seitenwänden des Rahmens verbunden sind, und ein Mittelteil, wobei das Mittelteil mit der Dosiereinrichtung verbunden ist.It may also be preferred that the moving means comprises two moveable U-shaped arms pivotally connected to the side walls of the frame and a central part, the central part being connected to the dosing device.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Eindrückelement mit den U-förmigen Armen verbunden ist, wobei das Eindrückelement entlang der Seitenwände des Rahmens bewegbar ist.According to an embodiment of the present invention it can be provided that the push-in element is connected to the U-shaped arms, the push-in element being movable along the side walls of the frame.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Dosiereinrichtung wird somit erfindungsgemäß ermöglicht, dass berührungsfrei eine Befeuchtung eines Aufnahmeelements mit einer bestimmten Menge Reinigungsflüssigkeit erfolgt. Dabei kann das Aufnahmeelement, insbesondere angeordnet auf einer Halterung der Reinigungseinrichtung, durch eine Druckbewegung das Bewegungselement betätigen, indem das Eindrückelement nach unten in Richtung des Bodens des zweiten Behälters bewegt werden kann, und über die U-förmigen Arme der Transfereinrichtung gegengesetzt nach oben bewegt wird, wobei die Transfereinrichtung ein bestimmte Menge an Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus dem zweiten Behälter nach oben transportiert und das Aufnahmeelement befeuchten kann.The dosing device according to the invention thus makes it possible according to the invention for a receiving element to be moistened with a specific quantity of cleaning fluid without contact. The receiving element, in particular arranged on a holder of the cleaning device, can actuate the movement element by a pressure movement, in that the pressing element can be moved downwards in the direction of the bottom of the second container, and is moved upwards in the opposite direction via the U-shaped arms of the transfer device , wherein the transfer device transports a certain amount of cleaning liquid from the second container upwards and can moisten the receiving element.

Die Transfereinrichtung der Dosiereinrichtung basiert auf oder besteht aus Metall oder basiert auf Metall und ist elektropoliert. Auch kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Rahmen der Dosiereinrichtung, das Eindrückelement der Dosiereinrichtung, der mindestens eine Arm der Dosiereinrichtung und/oder die Dosiereinrichtung aus Metall besteht oder auf Metall basiert, wobei der Rahmen der Dosiereinrichtung, das Eindrückelement der Dosiereinrichtung, der mindestens eine Arm der Dosiereinrichtung insbesondere elektropoliert sind.The transfer device of the dosing device is based on or consists of metal or is based on metal and electropolished. It can also be provided that the frame of the metering device, the pressing-in element of the metering device, the at least one arm of the metering device and/or the metering device consists of metal or is based on metal, with the frame of the metering device, the pressing-in element of the metering device being the at least one arm the dosing device are in particular electropolished.

Dies hat insbesondere den Vorteil, dass eine einfache Sterilisierung der Reinigungseinheit möglich ist.This has the particular advantage that the cleaning unit can be sterilized easily.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass mindestens ein Lager, insbesondere alle Lager der Dosiereinrichtung aus einem sterilisierbaren Kunststoff bestehen oder mit diesem beschichtet sind.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that at least one bearing, in particular all bearings of the dosing device consist of a sterilizable plastic or are coated with it.

Dies hat sich zur Sterilisierung der Reinigungseinheit als vorteilhaft erwiesen.This has proven advantageous for sterilizing the cleaning unit.

Auch kann bevorzugt sein, dass die Dosicreinrichtung mindestens einen Standfuß, insbesondere vier Standfüße, umfasst, wobei mindestens einer der Standfüße, insbesondere jeder Standfuß, aus hitzebeständigem Kunststoff, insbesondere Polyoxymethylen (POM), besteht oder auf Polyoxymethylen basiert.It can also be preferred that the dosing device comprises at least one base, in particular four bases, with at least one of the bases, in particular each base, being made of heat-resistant plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene (POM) or based on polyoxymethylene.

Des weiteren kann gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung vorgesehen sein, dass das mindestens eine Aufnahmeelement ein Reinigungstextil, insbesondere einen Mopp, darstellt, insbesondere ein Reinigungstextil bestehend aus oder umfassend Polyester und/oder Mikrofasergarne.Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the at least one receiving element represents a cleaning textile, in particular a mop, in particular a cleaning textile consisting of or comprising polyester and/or microfiber yarns.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Gestell ein vorderes Ende und ein gegenüberliegendes hinteres Ende aufweist, wobei an dem hinteren Ende ein Griffelement angeordnet ist, wobei dass Griffelement ein erstes und ein zweites Ende aufweist, und wobei das erste Ende des Griffelements und das zweite Ende des Griffelements mit jeweils einem stangenförmigen Befestigungselement mit dem Gestellt verbindbar oder verbunden ist.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the frame has a front end and an opposite rear end, with a handle element being arranged at the rear end, with the handle element having a first and a second end, and with the first end of the Handle element and the second end of the handle element can be connected or is connected to the frame, each with a rod-shaped fastening element.

Der mindestens eine erste, der mindestens eine zweite und der mindestens eine dritte Behälter bestehen aus oder basieren auf Edelstahl.The at least one first, the at least one second and the at least one third container consist of or are based on stainless steel.

Auch kann es gemäß einer Ausführungsform bevorzugt sein, dass der mindestens eine erste Aufnahmebereich des mindestens einen ersten Behälters am vorderen Ende des Gestells, der mindestens eine dritte Aufnahmebereich des mindestens einen dritten Behälters am hinteren Ende und der mindestens eine zweite Aufnahmebereich des mindestens einen zweiten Behälter zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Behälter auf dem Gestellt angeordnet ist.According to one embodiment, it can also be preferred that the at least one first receiving area of the at least one first container is at the front end of the frame, the at least one third receiving area of the at least one third container is at the rear end and the at least one second receiving area of the at least one second container positioned between the first and second containers on the rack.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Befestigungseinrichtung der Freigabeeinrichtung insbesondere mit den stangenförmigen Befestigungselementen des Gestells verbindbar oder verbunden ist.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the fastening device of the release device can be connected or is connected in particular to the rod-shaped fastening elements of the frame.

Dies hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, um Aufnahmeelemente von der Halterung der Reinigungseinrichtung in den dritten Behälter abzuwerfen.This has proven to be advantageous in order to eject receiving elements from the holder of the cleaning device into the third container.

Schließlich kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Reinigungsflüssigkeit in Form eine Reinraumreinigungsflüssigkeit bereitgestellt ist.Finally, it can be provided that the cleaning liquid is provided in the form of a clean room cleaning liquid.

Des weiteren liefert die Erfindung eine Verwendung einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit in Reinräumen, insbesondere zum Reinigen von Reinräumen, insbesondere in Verbindung mit einer Reinigungseinrichtung und mindestens einem Aufnahmeelement.Furthermore, the invention provides a use of a cleaning unit according to the invention in clean rooms, in particular for cleaning clean rooms, in particular in connection with a cleaning device and at least one receiving element.

Zudem liefert die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Reinigen von Räumen, insbesondere von Reinräumen, unter Verwendung einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Schritte, insbesondere in dieser Reihenfolge:

  1. a) Einlegen von mindestens einem Aufnahmeelement in den ersten Behälter;
  2. b) Einbringen von Reinigungsflüssigkeit in den zweiten Behälter;
  3. c) Einbringen der Reinigungseinrichtung in den ersten Behälter und Verbinden mindestens eines Aufnahmeelements mit der Reinigungseinrichtung;
  4. d) Einbringen der Reinigungseinrichtung in den zweiten Behälter und Betätigen der Dosiereinrichtung zum Befeuchten des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements mit der Reinigungsflüssigkeit;
  5. e) Reinigen eines Bereichs eines Raums mit der Reinigungseinrichtung; und
  6. f) Ablegen des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements in dem dritten Behälter.
In addition, the invention provides a method for cleaning rooms, in particular clean rooms, using a cleaning unit according to the invention, characterized by the following steps, specifically in this order:
  1. a) inserting at least one receiving element into the first container;
  2. b) introducing cleaning liquid into the second container;
  3. c) introducing the cleaning device into the first container and connecting at least one receiving element to the cleaning device;
  4. d) introducing the cleaning device into the second container and actuating the dosing device to moisten the at least one receiving element with the cleaning liquid;
  5. e) cleaning a portion of a room with the cleaning device; and
  6. f) depositing the at least one receiving element in the third container.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Einbringung der Reinigungseinrichtung in den ersten Behälter und Verbinden mindestens eines Aufnahmeelements mit der Reinigungseinrichtung unter Verwendung der Auflageeinrichtung, wobei insbesondere keine Berührung des Benutzers des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements erfolgt.According to one embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the cleaning device is introduced into the first container and at least one receiving element is connected to the cleaning device using the support device, with the user in particular not touching the at least one receiving element.

Schließlich kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Ablegen des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements in den dritten Behälter unter Verwendung der Freigabeeinrichtung, wobei insbesondere keine Berührung des Benutzers des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements erfolgt.Finally, it can be provided that the at least one receiving element is deposited in the third container using the release device, with the user in particular not touching the at least one receiving element.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachgehenden Beschreibung, in der bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung beispielhaft anhand von schematischen Zeichnungen erläutert sind. Dabei zeigt:

Figur 1a:
eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit umfassend drei Behälter;
Figur 1b:
eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer Reinigungseinrichtung zur Verwendung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit;
Figur 2:
eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Auflagceinrichtung;
Figur 3a:
eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Dosiereinrichtung;
Figur 3b:
eine schematische Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Dosiereinrichtung gemäß Figur 3a im Schnitt; und
Figur 4:
eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Freigabeeinrichtung.
Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are explained by way of example with the aid of schematic drawings. It shows:
Figure 1a:
a schematic perspective view of a cleaning unit according to the invention comprising three containers;
Figure 1b:
a schematic perspective view of a cleaning device for use with a cleaning unit according to the invention;
Figure 2:
a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a Auflagceinrichtung invention;
Figure 3a:
a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a metering device according to the invention;
Figure 3b:
a schematic side view of the embodiment of a metering device according to the invention Figure 3a on average; and
Figure 4:
a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a release device according to the invention.

In Figur 1a ist eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit 1 gezeigt. Die Reinigungseinheit 1 umfasst einen ersten Behälter 3, ausgelegt und eingerichtet, um mindestens ein nicht gezeigtes Aufnahmeelement aufzunehmen. Das Aufnahmeelement kann dabei insbesondere in Form eines Reinigungstextils, beispielsweise in Form eines Mopps, ausgebildet sein. Weiterhin umfasst die Reinigungseinheit 1 einen zweiten Behälter 5, ausgelegt und eingerichtet, um eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit auszunehmen. Ein dritter Behälter 7 ist, ausgelegt und eingerichtet zur Aufnahme des mindestens einen Aufnahmeelements, insbesondere eines Aufhahmeelements nach Verwendung desselben zur Reinigung einer Oberfläche.In Figure 1a a schematic perspective view of a cleaning unit 1 according to the invention is shown. The cleaning unit 1 comprises a first container 3 designed and arranged to receive at least one receiving element, not shown. The receiving element can be designed in particular in the form of a cleaning textile, for example in the form of a mop. Furthermore, the cleaning unit 1 comprises a second container 5 designed and arranged to receive a cleaning liquid. A third container 7 is designed and set up to accommodate the at least one receiving element, in particular a receiving element after it has been used to clean a surface.

Die Reinigungseinheit 1 umfasst dabei weiterhin ein Gestell 9, wobei das Gestell 9 mindestens jeweils einen Aufnahmebereich 11, 13, 15 für den ersten, zweiten und dritten Behalter 3, 5, 7 aufweist und vier Rollen 17 umfasst, um eine leichte Bewegung des Gestells 9 durch einen Benutzer zu ermöglichen.The cleaning unit 1 also includes a frame 9, wherein the frame 9 has at least one receiving area 11, 13, 15 for the first, second and third containers 3, 5, 7 and includes four rollers 17 to allow easy movement of the frame 9 enable by a user.

Das Gestell 9 weist ein vorderes Ende 49 und ein gegenüberliegendes hinteres Ende 51 auf, wobei an dem hinteren Ende 51 ein Griffelement 53 angeordnet ist. Das Griffelement 53 weist ein erstes und ein zweites Ende 55, 55'auf, die jeweils mit einem stangenförmigen Befestigungselement 57, 57' mit dem Gestell 9 verbunden sind.The frame 9 has a front end 49 and an opposite rear end 51, with a handle element 53 being arranged at the rear end 51. FIG. The handle element 53 has a first and a second end 55, 55', which are each connected to the frame 9 with a rod-shaped fastening element 57, 57'.

In dem ersten Behälter 3 ist eine Auflageeinrichtung 19 angeordnet, wobei auf die Auflageeinrichtung 19 das nicht gezeigte Aufnahmeelement auflegbar ist. Eine erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform einer solchen Auflageeinrichtung ist in Figur 2 gezeigt.A support device 19 is arranged in the first container 3 , the receiving element (not shown) being able to be placed on the support device 19 . An embodiment according to the invention of such a support device is figure 2 shown.

In dem zweiten Behälter 5 ist eine Dosiereinrichtung 29 angeordnet, die eine Transfereinrichtung 31 umfasst, wobei die Transfereinrichtung 31 aus einer ersten Position in eine zweite Position überführbar ist, in dem die Transfereinrichtung 31 aus der ersten Position von Richtung des Bodens des zweiten Behälters 5 in Richtung der Öffnung des zweiten Behälters 5 in die zweite Position bewegbar ist, so dass in der zweiten Position eine bestimmte Menge Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf der Transfereinrichtung 31 bereitstellbar ist.A dosing device 29 is arranged in the second container 5, which comprises a transfer device 31, wherein the transfer device 31 can be transferred from a first position to a second position, in which the transfer device 31 moves from the first position from the direction of the bottom of the second container 5 to Is movable in the direction of the opening of the second container 5 in the second position, so that in the second position a certain amount of cleaning liquid on the transfer device 31 can be provided.

Über dem dritten Behälter 7 ist eine Freigabeeinrichtung 59 angeordnet, die ein Lösen des Aufnahmeelements von einer Reinigungseinrichtung 61 ohne eine Berührung des Benutzers ermöglicht. Die Freigabeeinrichtung 59 ist dabei oberhalb des dritten Behälters angeordnet.A release device 59 is arranged above the third container 7 and enables the receiving element to be detached from a cleaning device 61 without the user touching it. The release device 59 is arranged above the third container.

In Figur 1b ist die Reinigungseinrichtung 61 gezeigt, die beispielhaft zur Verwendung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit 1 vorgesehen ist. Die Reinigungseinrichtung 61 umfasst ein Schaftteilstück 63, ein Verschlusselement 65 und eine Halterung 67 für das Aufnahmeelement, wobei die Halterung 67 in einem offenen Zustand in einem Winkel in sich gekippt bzw. kippbar ist und mittels des Verschlusselements 65 in einem geschlossenen Zustand arretierbar ist. In einem offenen Zustand der Halterung 67 ist das Aufnahmeelement mit der Halterung 67 der Reinigungseinrichtung verbindbar oder von dieser lösbar, und im geschlossenen Zustand der Halterung 67 ist das Aufnahmeelement nicht lösbar mit der Halterung 67 verbunden. Dabei greift die Halterung 67 in, insbesondere taschenförmige, Halterungselemente des nicht gezeigten Aufnahmeelements zum Verbinden der Reinigungseinrichtung 61 mit dem Aufnahmeelement ein.In Figure 1b the cleaning device 61 is shown, which is provided by way of example for use with a cleaning unit 1 according to the invention. The cleaning device 61 comprises a shaft section 63, a closure element 65 and a holder 67 for the receiving element, wherein the holder 67 is tilted or can be tilted at an angle in an open state and can be locked in a closed state by means of the closure element 65 . In an open state of the holder 67 the receiving element can be connected to the holder 67 of the cleaning device or detachable from it, and in the closed state of the holder 67 the receiving element is not detachably connected to the holder 67 . The holder 67 engages in, in particular pocket-shaped, holder elements of the receiving element (not shown) for connecting the cleaning device 61 to the receiving element.

Figur 2 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Auflageeinrichtung 19. Die Auflageeinrichtung weist ein erstes Ende 21, ein dem ersten Ende gegenüberliegendes zweites Ende 23 und zwei sich gegenüberliegende Seitenenden 25, 25' auf. Im in den ersten Behälter 3 eingelegten Zustand weist die Auflageeinrichtung 19 in ihrer Mitte gemessen vom ersten Ende 21 zum zweiten Ende 23 eine vom Boden des mindestens einen ersten Behälters 3 weiter beabstandete Auflagefläche zum Auflegen der nicht gezeigten Aufnahmeeinrichtung auf als die Beabstandung der Auflagefläche am ersten Ende 21 und am zweiten Ende 23. figure 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a support device 19 according to the invention. The support device has a first end 21, a second end 23 opposite the first end and two opposite side ends 25, 25'. When placed in the first container 3, the support device 19 has in its center, measured from the first end 21 to the second end 23, a support surface spaced farther from the bottom of the at least one first container 3 for placing the receiving device (not shown) than the spacing of the support surface on the first End 21 and the second end 23.

Die Auflageeinrichtung 19 weist kreisförmige Aussparungen 27 auf, die in regelmäßigen Abständen voneinander beabstandet sind. Wie aus Figur 2 ersichtlich, kann die Auflageeinrichtung 19 in Form einer flachen Ebene, insbesondere plattenförmig, ausgebildet sein, wobei die Auflageeinrichtung 19 in zwei Bereiche unterteilbar ist. Ein erster Bereich gemessen vom ersten Ende 21 der Auflageeinrichtung 19 bis zur Mitte der Auflageeinrichtung gemessen vom ersten Ende 21 zum zweiten Ende 23 und ein zweiter Bereich gemessen vom zweiten Ende 23 der Auflageeinrichtung 19 bis zur Mitte der Auflageeinrichtung 19 gemessen vom ersten Ende 21 zum zweiten Ende 23 ist dabei in einem Winkel α, α' gegenüber dem Boden des mindestens einen ersten Behälters abgewinkelt, wenn die Auflageeinrichtung 19 im ersten Behälter 3 angeordnet ist.The support device 19 has circular recesses 27 which are spaced apart at regular intervals. How out figure 2 As can be seen, the support device 19 can be designed in the form of a flat plane, in particular plate-shaped, with the support device 19 being divisible into two areas. A first area measured from the first end 21 of the support 19 to the center of the support 19 measured from the first end 21 to the second end 23 and a second area measured from the second end 23 of the support 19 to the center of the support 19 measured from the first end 21 to the second The end 23 is angled at an angle α, α′ relative to the bottom of the at least one first container when the support device 19 is arranged in the first container 3 .

In den Figuren 3a und 3b ist eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Dosiereinrichtung 29 gezeigt. Die Dosiereinrichtung 29 umfasst eine Bewegungseinrichtung 33. um die Transfereinrichtung 31 von der ersten in die zweite Position zu überführen.In the Figures 3a and 3b an embodiment of a dosing device 29 according to the invention is shown. The dosing device 29 comprises a movement device 33 in order to transfer the transfer device 31 from the first to the second position.

Dabei kann die Dosiereinrichtung 29 durch das nicht gezeigte Aufnahmeelement betätigbar sein. Dafür kann die Bewegungseinrichtung 33 der Dosiereinrichtung 29 ein Eindrückelement 35 umfassen, wobei das Eindrückelement 35 durch das Aufnahmeelement 71 bzw. die Halterung 67 bewegbar ist, und die Transfereinrichtung 31 gegenläufig zu dem Eindrückelement 35 bewegt wird. Das Eindrückelement 35 kann dabei über der Transfereinrichtung 31 angeordnet sein, wobei das Eindrückelement 35 Aussparungen 37 aufweist.In this case, the dosing device 29 can be actuated by the receiving element, which is not shown. For this purpose, the movement device 33 of the dosing device 29 can comprise a pressing element 35, with the pressing element 35 being movable by the receiving element 71 or the holder 67, and the transfer device 31 being moved in the opposite direction to the pressing element 35. In this case, the pressing-in element 35 can be arranged above the transfer device 31 , with the pressing-in element 35 having recesses 37 .

Die Bewegungseinrichtung 33 weist zwei Arme 39 auf, die beweglich in einem Rahmen 41 der Dosiereinrichtung 29 angeordnet sein können, wobei die Arme an einem ersten Ende mit dem Eindrückelement 35 und mit einem dem ersten Ende gegenüberliegenden zweiten Ende mit der Transfereinrichtung 31 verbunden sind.The moving device 33 has two arms 39, which can be movably arranged in a frame 41 of the dosing device 29, the arms being connected to the pressing element 35 at a first end and to the transfer device 31 at a second end opposite the first end.

Aus Figur 3 ist dabei ersichtlich, dass der Rahmen 41 im Wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildet sein kann und einen Boden 43 sowie zwei Seitenwände 45, 45' aufweist. Die Bewegungseinrichtung 33 ist an den Seitenwänden 45, 45' des Rahmens 41 mittels Lagern beweglich gelagert, so dass die U-förmigen Arme drehbar sind und eine Bewegung des Eindrückelements 35 entlang der Seitenwände 45, 45' des Rahmens 41 ermöglichen.Out of figure 3 It can be seen that the frame 41 can be essentially U-shaped and has a bottom 43 and two side walls 45, 45'. The moving device 33 is movably mounted on the side walls 45, 45' of the frame 41 by means of bearings, so that the U-shaped arms are rotatable and enable movement of the pressing element 35 along the side walls 45, 45' of the frame 41.

Des weiteren umfasst die Dosiereinrichtung 29 vier Standfüße 47, die insbesondere aus Polyoxymethylen (POM) bestehen.Furthermore, the dosing device 29 includes four feet 47, which consist in particular of polyoxymethylene (POM).

In Figur 4 ist eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Freigabeeinrichtung 59 gezeigt.In figure 4 an embodiment of a release device 59 according to the invention is shown.

Die Freigabeeinrichtung 59 ist dabei ausgelegt und eingerichtet, um das Verschlusselement 65 der Halterung 67 von einem geschlossenen in einen offenen Zustand zu überführen. Dabei umfasst die Freigabeeinrichtung 59 ein durch zwei Seiten begrenzten Schlitzteil 69, in den ein Teil des Schaftteilstücks 65 der Reinigungseinrichtung 61 einführbar ist, wobei bei einem Inkontaktbringen des Verschlusselements 65 der Halterung 67 der Reinigungseinrichtung 61 im in das Schlitzteil der Freigabeeinrichtung eingeführten Zustand der Halterung 67 mittels seitlich des Schlitzteils 69 angeordneten Bereichs der Freigabeeinrichtung das Verschlusselement 65 lösbar ist, und das Halterungselement 67 vom geschlossenen Zustand in den offenen Zustand überführbar ist.The release device 59 is designed and set up to convert the closure element 65 of the holder 67 from a closed to an open state. The release device 59 comprises a slot part 69 delimited by two sides, into which a part of the shaft section 65 of the cleaning device 61 can be inserted, whereby when the closure element 65 of the holder 67 of the cleaning device 61 is brought into contact when the holder 67 is inserted into the slot part of the release device The closure element 65 can be released by means of the area of the release device arranged on the side of the slot part 69, and the holding element 67 can be transferred from the closed state to the open state.

Dabei ist gemäß der dargestellten Ausführungsform die Freigabeeinrichtung 59 aus Draht, insbesondere Metalldraht, gebildet und in Form einer mit dem Schlitzteil 69 in Einem ausgeführte rechteckige Schleife ausgebildet.According to the illustrated embodiment, the release device 59 is made of wire, in particular metal wire, and is designed in the form of a rectangular loop formed in one with the slit part 69 .

Mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungseinheit wird somit ein Reinigen von Reinräumen ermöglicht, ohne dass ein Benutzer die Aufnahmeelemente berühren muss. In einem ersten Schritt können dabei die Aufnahmeelemente in den ersten Behälter 3 der Reinigungseinheit 1 eingelegt werden. Anschließend, oder vorab, kann eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit in den zweiten Behälter 5 eingebracht werden. Bei einem Einbringen der Reinigungseinrichtung 61 in den ersten Behälter kann mittels der Auflageeinrichtung 19 ein berührungsloses Verbinden von Aufnahmeelement und Reinigungseinrichtung 61 erfolgen. Durch ein Einbringen der Reinigungseinrichtung 61 in den zweiten Behälter 5 und Betätigen der Dosiereinrichtung kann anschließend die Reinigungsflüssigkeit dosiert auf das Aufnahmeelement aufgebracht werden. Nach einem erfolgten Reinigungsvorgang kann anschließend ein berührungsfreies Ablegen des benutzten Aufnahmeelements in den dritten Behälter 7 erfolgen, in dem das Schaftteilstück 65 und die Halterung 67 in das Freigabeelement 59 eingeführt wird, so dass das benutzte Aufnahmeelement in den dritten Behälter 7 abgeworfen wird.A cleaning unit according to the invention thus makes it possible to clean clean rooms without a user having to touch the receiving elements. In a first step, the receiving elements can be placed in the first container 3 of the cleaning unit 1 . Subsequently, or beforehand, a cleaning liquid can be introduced into the second container 5 . When the cleaning device 61 is introduced into the first container, the support device 19 can be used to connect the receiving element and the cleaning device 61 in a non-contact manner. By introducing the cleaning device 61 into the second container 5 and actuating the dosing device, the cleaning liquid can then be applied in a dosed manner to the receiving element. After the cleaning process has been completed, the used receiving element can then be placed in the third container 7 without contact, in which the shaft section 65 and the holder 67 are placed in the release member 59 is inserted so that the used receiving member is ejected into the third container 7.

Die in der vorstehenden Besehreibung, in den Ansprüchen sowie in den Zeichnungen offenbarten Merkmale der Erfindung können sowohl einzeln als auch in jeder beliebigen Kombinatin für die Verwirklichung der Erfindung in ihren verschiedenen Ausführungsformen wesentlich sein.The features of the invention disclosed in the above description, in the claims and in the drawings can be essential both individually and in any combination for the realization of the invention in its various embodiments.

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  1. A cleaning unit, comprising
    at least one first container (3), designed and configured to receive at least one receiving element (71), designed and configured to absorb a liquid, and further comprising
    at least one second container (5), designed and configured to hold a cleaning liquid, characterised by
    at least one third container (7), designed and configured to hold the at least one receiving element (71),
    wherein the at least one second container (5) comprises at least one dosing device (29) and the at least one dosing device (29) comprises a transfer device (31), wherein the transfer device (31) can be moved from a first position into a second position in that the transfer device (31) can be moved from the first position, from the direction of the base of the at least one second container (5) in the direction of the opening of the at least one second container (5), into the second position, so that a specific amount of cleaning liquid can be provided or is provided on the transfer device (31) in the second position, and
    wherein a releasing device (59) is arranged above the opening of the at least one third container (7), wherein the releasing device (59) is designed and configured to move a closing element (65) of the holder (67) from a closed to an open state,
    wherein the at least one first container, the at least one second container, and the at least one third container are based on, in particular consist of, stainless steel,
    wherein the transfer device (31) of the dosing device (29) is based on, in particular consists of, metal or is based on metal and is electropolished.
  2. The cleaning unit (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that
    the cleaning unit (1) comprises a frame (9), wherein the frame (9) comprises at least one mounting area (11, 13, 15) for each of the first (3), second (5) and third container (7), wherein the frame (9) comprises in particular rollers (17).
  3. The cleaning unit (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that
    a support device (19) can be placed or is placed or can be arranged or is arranged in the at least one first container (3), wherein the at least one receiving element (71) can be placed or is placed on the support device (19), wherein in particular the support device (19) has a first end (21), a second end (23) opposite the first end (21) and two opposite side ends (25, 25') and the support device (19), when placed or arranged in the first container (3), has a support surface for supporting the at least one receiving element (71) in the centre of the support device (19), measured from the first end (21) to the second end (23), which is spaced further apart from the base of the at least one first container (3) than the spacing of the support surface at the first end (21) and/or at the second end (23).
  4. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the cleaning unit (1) is used in connection with a cleaning device (61), wherein the cleaning device (61) comprises a shaft part (63), a closing element (65) and a holder (67) for the at least one receiving element, and wherein the holder (67), in an open state, is tilted or can be tilted in itself at an angle and can be locked by means of the closing element (65) in a closed state, wherein in particular in the open state of the holder (67) the at least one receiving element (71) can be connected to or released from the holder (67) of the cleaning device (61), and in the closed state of the holder (67) the at least one receiving element (71) can be connected or is connected, in particular tensioned, non-releasably to the holder (67), and wherein the holder (67) engages or can engage in, in particular pocket-like, holder elements of the at least one receiving element (71).
  5. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the releasing device (59) comprises a slit part (69) delimited by two sides, designed and configured for inserting at least part of the shaft part (63) of the cleaning device (61), wherein on bringing the closing element (65) of the holder (67) of the cleaning device (61) in contact with the releasing device (59) when the holder (67) is inserted into the slit part (69) of the releasing device (59), the closing element (65) can be released or is released by means of the area comprising the slit parts (69) and the holder (67) can be moved or is moved from the closed state into the open state.
  6. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the releasing device (59) is made of wire, in particular metal wire, wherein in particular the releasing device (59) is designed as a rectangular loop formed in one piece with the slit part (69).
  7. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the dosing device (29) comprises a moving device (33) in order to move the transfer device (31) from the first into the second position, wherein in particular the transfer device (31) of the dosing device (29) comprises at least one recess (37), in particular a plurality of recesses (37), which are arranged spaced apart from one another, in particular at regular intervals, and wherein preferably the dosing device (29) can be actuated or is actuated by the at least one receiving element (71).
  8. The cleaning unit (1) according to claim 7, characterised in that
    the moving device (33) of the dosing device (29) comprises a push-in element (35), wherein the push-in element (35) can be moved or is moved by the at least one receiving element (71) and the transfer device (31) can be moved or is moved contrary to the push-in element (35), wherein in particular the push-in element (35) is arranged above the transfer device (31), wherein the push-in element (35) comprises in particular at least one recess.
  9. The cleaning unit (1) according to claim 7 or claim 8, characterised in that
    the moving device (33) comprises at least one movable arm (39), wherein the at least one arm (39) is arranged movably in a frame (41), and wherein the at least one arm (39) is connected at a first end (21) to the push-in element (35) and at a second end (23) opposite the first end (21) to the transfer device (31), and wherein in particular the frame (41) is designed to be essentially U-shaped and has a base (43) and two side walls (45, 45'), wherein the moving device (33) is secured, in particular by means of plain bearings and/or ball bearings, to the side walls of the frame (41), and in particular the moving device (33) comprises two movable U-shaped arms (39), which are connected rotatably to the side walls (45, 45') of the frame (41), and a middle part, wherein the middle part is connected to the dosing device (29).
  10. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the frame (41) of the dosing device (29), the push-in element (35) of the dosing device (29), the transfer device (31) of the dosing device (29), the at least one arm (39) of the dosing device (29) and/or the dosing device (29) is/are made of metal or has/have a metal base, wherein the frame (41) of the dosing device (29), the push-in element (35) of the dosing device (29), the transfer device (31) of the dosing device (29), the at least one arm (39) of the dosing device (29) are in particular electropolished, and in particular at least one bearing, in particular all bearings, of the dosing device (29) is/are made from a sterilisable plastic or are coated with the latter.
  11. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the at least one receiving element (71) constitutes a cleaning cloth, in particular a mop, in particular a cleaning cloth consisting of or comprising polyester and/or microfiber yarns.
  12. The cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the at least one first mounting area (11) of the at least one first container (3) is arranged at the front end (49) of the frame (9), the at least one third mounting area (15) of the at least one third container (7) is arranged at the rear end (51) and the at least one second mounting area (13) of the at least one second container (5) is arranged between the first (3) and the second container (5) on the frame (9).
  13. Use of a cleaning unit (1) according to any one of the preceding claims in clean rooms, in particular for cleaning clean rooms, in particular in connection with a cleaning device (61) and at least one receiving element (71).
  14. A method for cleaning rooms, in particular clean rooms, by using a device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised by the following steps, in particular in this sequence or the sequence b), a), c), d), e) and f):
    a) placing at least one receiving element (71) in the first container (3);
    b) introducing cleaning liquid into the second container (5);
    c) introducing the cleaning device (61) into the first container (3) and connecting at least one receiving element (71) to the cleaning device (61);
    d) introducing the cleaning device (61) into the second container (5) and actuating the dosing device (29) for moistening the at least one receiving element (71) with the cleaning liquid;
    e) cleaning an area of a room with the cleaning device (61); and
    f) placing the at least one receiving element (71) in the third container (7).
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