EP2853186A1 - Device including a cleaning head and a system for pivoting between two surfaces - Google Patents

Device including a cleaning head and a system for pivoting between two surfaces Download PDF

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EP2853186A1
EP2853186A1 EP14183930.8A EP14183930A EP2853186A1 EP 2853186 A1 EP2853186 A1 EP 2853186A1 EP 14183930 A EP14183930 A EP 14183930A EP 2853186 A1 EP2853186 A1 EP 2853186A1
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François Caillou
Rikard Hedlund
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements
    • B25G3/38—Hinged, pivoted, swivelling, or folding joints

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  • the invention relates to a device for cleaning a surface, in particular a floor.
  • WO 97/40736 discloses a device for cleaning a surface, in particular a floor, comprising a cleaning head having a first surface and a second surface both substantially planar and intended to come alternately facing the surface to be cleaned, said first surface and said second surface having an angular offset relative to each other about a transverse direction, and a hinge having a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion movable relative to each other in rotation about a hinge axis substantially parallel to the transverse direction, said second hinge portion being intended to be connected to a gripping element such as a handle.
  • Such a device provides a cleaning strip on said first and second surfaces to clean a larger surface between two washes / product loads while producing a lower friction in contact with the ground.
  • the invention aims in particular to further improve the cleaning efficiency and comfort of use.
  • the device further comprises a tilting system, interposed between the cleaning head and the hinge, and adapted to move said hinge between a first position near the first surface and a second position near the second surface.
  • the position of the force exerted by the user on the surface of the cleaning head facing the surface to be cleaned, generally via the handle, is improved because it is close to the center of the surface in contact with the ground, and this regardless of the surface of the cleaning head used. This allows to exert a more homogeneous pressure, more effective support on the surface in contact with the ground and thus reduce the physical effort on the part of the user.
  • the positioning of the joint allows better stability of the cleaning head and avoids an unexpected changeover between the two surfaces being cleaned.
  • the figures 1 and 2 illustrate a device 100, according to a first embodiment, essentially comprising a cleaning head 1, a hinge 10 and a tilting system 20.
  • the cleaning head 1 comprises at least a first surface 2 and a second surface 3 both substantially planar.
  • the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 extend in a transverse direction Y and are substantially juxtaposed in a cleaning direction X perpendicular to the transverse direction Y.
  • the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 are connected to each other via a junction 5 which extends in the transverse direction Y.
  • the junction 5 constitutes a curved portion connecting the first surface 2 and the second surface 3.
  • the junction 5 is narrow.
  • the junction 5 may comprise a third plane surface delimiting the first surface 2 and the second surface 3. According to the latter alternative, the junction 5 may in particular be sufficiently wide to significantly separate the first surface 2 and the second surface 3, even include a third cleaning surface.
  • the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 have an angular offset ⁇ relative to each other around the transverse direction Y. More precisely, the angular offset ⁇ can be defined by the angle formed between the second surface 3 and a flat ground 7 when the first surface 2 is in contact with the same ground 7, as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 or the angle formed between the first surface 2 and a flat ground 7 when the second surface 3 is in contact with the same ground 7, as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the angular offset ⁇ is preferably between 8 and 90 degrees, more more preferably between 10 and 20 degrees. More particularly, it is chosen so that the device is ergonomic, the alternation between the two surfaces 2, 3 being simple for the user and the cleaning head 1 does not rock from one surface to another untimely during cleaning.
  • the first and second surfaces 2, 3 of the cleaning head 1 are preferably of rectangular shape, but may also be of any other form, in particular arcuate.
  • the first and second surfaces 2, 3 may have a slightly concave leading edge 6 extending substantially in the transverse direction Y.
  • the first surface 2 has a first length L 1 in the transverse direction Y and a first width 1 1 perpendicular to the transverse direction Y.
  • the second surface 3 also has a second length L 2 in the transverse direction Y and a second width 1 2 perpendicularly to the transverse direction Y.
  • the first width l 1 and the second width l 2 can in particular be each between 4 and 16 centimeters, preferably between 7 and 9 centimeters.
  • the first length L 1 and the second length L 2 are preferably substantially equal and between 25 and 120 centimeters.
  • the first and second surfaces 2, 3 of the cleaning head 1 can also be of different sizes as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 .
  • the second width l 2 is preferably less than 10% and more preferably between 25 and 70% of the first width l 1 .
  • the total width of the cleaning head 1 perpendicular to the transverse direction Y is preferably between 8 and 32 centimeters, more preferably between 14 and 18 centimeters.
  • the cleaning head 1 further comprises two rims 4 forming a rib and connecting the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 at each of their ends in the transverse direction Y to strengthen the head of the cleaning 1.
  • the flanges 4 are substantially planar and have a triangular shape. They extend in the cleaning direction X and in a direction of elevation Z perpendicular to the cleaning direction X and the transverse direction Y.
  • the cleaning head 1 could comprise a first part comprising the first surface 2 and a second portion comprising the second surface 3, connected to each other at the junction 5 by a hinge in rotation about the transverse direction Y, such as a hinge or the like, to vary their offset angular ⁇ .
  • the angular offset ⁇ would then be adjustable between a first angular offset and a second angular offset.
  • the first angular offset would then preferably be zero, but could be nonzero.
  • the second angular offset would preferably be between 8 and 90 degrees, but could also be 120 degrees or more, if desired.
  • a linkage system (allowing the adjustment of discrete values of the angular offset), screws comprising two inverted steps (allowing the setting of continuous values of the angular offset), or other well-known system could be used.
  • the tilting system 20 is interposed between the cleaning head 1 and the hinge 10, and makes it possible to move in rotation the hinge 10 according to the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 .
  • the tilting system 20 comprises a base 22 and a tilting lever 21.
  • the base 22 is fixed to the cleaning head 1 near the center of the cleaning head 1.
  • the tilting lever 21 has a first end portion 23 and a second end portion 24.
  • the first end portion 23 is pivotally mounted on the base 22 about a pivot axis B substantially parallel to the transverse direction Y.
  • the hinge 10 comprises a first hinge portion 11 and a second hinge portion 12.
  • the first hinge portion 11 and the second hinge portion 12 are pivotally mounted relative to each other. the other around a hinge axis A substantially parallel to the transverse direction Y and the tilting axis B.
  • the first hinge portion 11 comprises the second end portion 24 of the tilting lever 21 and a tilt rod mounted on the second end portion 24.
  • the second hinge portion 12 comprises a base 14.
  • the base 14 extends in a handle direction T between an upper end portion 15 on which is releasably held a gripping member 31 formed by a handle, and a lower end portion 16 by which the base 14 is connected to the cleaning head 1.
  • the hinge 10 further comprises a hub 13 interposed between the base 14 and the tilting lever 21. More specifically, the hub 13 is interposed between the first hinge portion 11 and the base 14.
  • the means 13 comprises a cylinder 18 rotatably mounted about the hinge pin A on the tilting rod, said hinge pin A passing substantially through the center of said tilting rod and the cylinder 18.
  • the lower end portion 16 of the base 14 is pivotally mounted on the hub 13 about an axis of rotation R perpendicular to the axis of articulation A. Because of these two links pivot between the base 14 and the first articulation part 11, the gripping element 31 comprises two degrees of freedom of rotation with respect to the cleaning head 1 during cleaning.
  • the gripping element 31 is held on the upper end portion 15 of the base 14 by a releasable fastening device 17 (only the slots for receiving releasable retaining pins are illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 ) by snapping.
  • the rotation of the tilting lever 21 around the tilting axis B makes it possible to move the articulation 10 between a first position close to the first surface 2, illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , and a second position, near the second surface 3, illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .
  • first position near the first surface 2 2 and second position near the second surface 3 the fact that the hinge 10 is closer to the first surface 2 than the second surface 3 in the first position and vice versa in the second position.
  • the hinge 10 is nevertheless distant from the corresponding surface (first surface 2 in the first position / second surface 3 in the second position) of several millimeters, or even several centimeters, but preferably less than 5 centimeters .
  • the first portion 11 of the hinge 10 more precisely the second end portion 24 of the tilting lever 21, abuts, substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis A, on a first support 25 attached to the cleaning head 1 (and even integrated with the cleaning head 1 in the illustrated embodiment), so that the hinge axis A is then stationary relative to the cleaning head 1.
  • the hub 13 and the base 14 are away from the cleaning head 1, that is to say it does not come into contact with the cleaning head 1, thus allowing the second hinge portion 12 to pivot relative to the first hinge portion 11 around the hinge axis A, and preferably around the axis of rotation R.
  • the first support 25 is disposed on the face opposite the first surface 2 of the cleaning head 1, substantially perpendicular to the center 2a of the first surface 2.
  • the user exerts, in the direction sleeve T, a force on the cleaning head 1 near the center 2a of the first surface 2 in contact with the ground 7, which ensures satisfactory application of the first surface 2 on the ground 7.
  • the first portion 11 of the hinge 10 more precisely the second end portion 24 of the tilting lever 21, abuts, substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis A, on a second support 26 attached to the cleaning head 1 (and even integrated with the cleaning head 1 in the illustrated embodiment), so that the hinge axis A is then stationary relative to the cleaning head 1.
  • the hub 13 and the base 14 are away from the cleaning head 1, thereby allowing the second hinge portion 12 to pivot relative to the first hinge portion 11 about the hinge axis A, and preferably about the axis rotation R.
  • the second support 26 is disposed on the face opposite the first surface 2 of the cleaning head 1, substantially perpendicular to the center 3a of the second surface 3.
  • the user exerts, in the direction sleeve T, a force on the cleaning head 1 near the center 3a of the second surface 3a in contact with the ground 7.
  • the hinge axis A is displaced by a displacement distance D A substantially equal to the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3.
  • the displacement distance D A is between 0.5 times and 1.5 times the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3.
  • the straight line passing through the centers 2a and 3a is substantially directed towards the cleaning direction X.
  • the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3 respectively correspond to the center of gravity of the set of points of each of the first and second surfaces.
  • the figure 3 illustrates a device 200 according to a second embodiment.
  • the device 200 differs from the device 100 by its tilting system 120.
  • the elements of the device 200 which are identical to those described in connection with the device 100 have an unchanged reference.
  • the tilting system 120 is interposed between the cleaning head 1 and the hinge 10 and makes it possible to move the hinge 10 in translation in the cleaning direction X.
  • the tilting system 120 comprises a sliding base 122 and a slider 121.
  • the sliding base 122 comprises two guide rails 125, a first holding portion 126 and a second holding portion 127.
  • the first holding portion 126 is disposed on the face opposite to the first surface 2 of the cleaning head 1. substantially perpendicular to the center 2a of the first surface 2 and the second holding portion 127 is disposed on the face opposite to the second surface 3 of the cleaning head 1, substantially in line with the center 3a of the second surface 3.
  • the guide rails 125 extend in the cleaning direction X between the two holding portions 126, 127 through which the sliding base 122 is attached to the cleaning head 1.
  • the two rails of guide 125 are rectilinear and parallel.
  • the slider 121 has a first end portion 123 and a second end portion 124. The first end portion 123 is slidably mounted in translation on the guide rails 125 in the cleaning direction X.
  • the hinge 10 comprises a first hinge portion 11 constituted by the second end portion 124 of the slider 121 and a second hinge portion 12.
  • the translation of the slider 121 relative to the sliding base 122 makes it possible to move the hinge 10 between a first position close to the first surface 2 and a second position near the second surface 3 as defined above with respect to the first mode of production.
  • the first hinge portion 10 abuts respectively against the first and second holding portions 126, 127 of the sliding base 122 substantially perpendicularly to the first and second centers 2a, 3a respectively of the first and second surfaces 2, 3.
  • the hub 13 and the base 14 are away from the cleaning head 1, thus allowing the second hinge portion 12 to pivot relative to the first hinge portion 11 about the hinge axis A, and advantageously around the axis of rotation R.
  • the user exerts, in the direction of the handle T, a force on the cleaning head 1 near the center 2a, 3a of the surface 2, 3 in contact with the ground 7 so that the articulation axis A is then stationary relative to the cleaning head 1.
  • the hinge axis A is displaced by a displacement distance D A substantially equal to the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3, preferably the moving distance D A is between 0.5 times and 1.5 times the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3.
  • the device 100, 200 further comprises a cleaning strip 30 comprising a first strip portion 32 held facing the first surface 2 and a second strip portion 33 held facing the second surface 3 .
  • the first band portion 32 and the second band portion 33 have different constitutions.
  • the first band portion 32 and the second band portion 33 perform different functions, preferably complementary among the functions of washing, scrubbing, wiping, etc.
  • the first band portion 32 has a constitution adapted to wash and / or scour the floor 7 while the second band portion 33 has a constitution adapted to absorb liquids, so as to wipe the floor 7.
  • the cleaning strip 30 incorporates the first strip portion 32 and the second strip portion 33 into one piece.
  • the first band portion 32 and the second band portion 33 could be separate pieces.
  • Each of the first and second band portions 32, 33 is of a type known per se, and in particular made of polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, or the like according to the desired function.
  • the cleaning strip 30 is attached to the cleaning head 1 by known means, and in particular using self-gripping Velcro® type surfaces, magnets, pockets, by pressure, by tabs or by tongues.
  • the cleaning head 1 may also comprise fixing means for fixing the hinge 10 in one or the other of the first or second positions.
  • These fastening means may in particular be magnets, fasteners or the like.
  • the cleaning head 1, the hinge 10 and the tilting system 20; 120 are made of plastic, polypropylene or similar material or metal, preferably aluminum.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiments described by way of nonlimiting illustration. Thus, although this is not preferred, other embodiments can be achieved by combining the two described embodiments, including guiding the joint 10 simultaneously in a rotational movement and translation.

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Dispositif (100) pour nettoyer une surface, en particulier un sol (7), comprenant : - une tête de nettoyage (1) comportant au moins une première surface (2) et une deuxième surface (3) présentant un décalage angulaire (±) l'une par rapport à l'autre autour d'une direction transversale (Y), - une articulation (10) comportant une première partie d'articulation (11) et une deuxième partie d'articulation (12) mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre en rotation autour d'un axe d'articulation (A) sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale (Y), et - un système de basculement (20), interposé entre la tête de nettoyage (1) et l'articulation (10), et adapté pour déplacer ladite articulation (10) entre une première position à proximité de la première surface et une deuxième position à proximité de la deuxième surface.Device (100) for cleaning a surface, in particular a floor (7), comprising: a cleaning head (1) comprising at least a first surface (2) and a second surface (3) having an angular offset (±) relative to one another about a transverse direction (Y), - a hinge (10) comprising a first hinge portion (11) and a second hinge portion (12) movable relative to each other in rotation about a hinge axis (A) substantially parallel to the transverse direction (Y), and - a tilting system (20), interposed between the cleaning head (1) and the hinge (10), and adapted to move said hinge (10) between a first position near the first surface and a second position to near the second surface.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention concerne un dispositif pour nettoyer une surface, en particulier un sol.The invention relates to a device for cleaning a surface, in particular a floor.

Contexte de l'inventionContext of the invention

Le document WO 97/40736 décrit un dispositif pour nettoyer une surface, en particulier un sol, comprenant une tête de nettoyage comportant une première surface et une deuxième surface toutes deux sensiblement planes et destinées à venir alternativement en regard de la surface à nettoyer, ladite première surface et ladite deuxième surface présentant un décalage angulaire l'une par rapport à l'autre autour d'une direction transversale, et une articulation comportant une première partie d'articulation et une deuxième partie d'articulation mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre en rotation autour d'un axe d'articulation sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale, ladite deuxième partie d'articulation étant destinée à être reliée à un élément de préhension tel qu'un manche.The document WO 97/40736 discloses a device for cleaning a surface, in particular a floor, comprising a cleaning head having a first surface and a second surface both substantially planar and intended to come alternately facing the surface to be cleaned, said first surface and said second surface having an angular offset relative to each other about a transverse direction, and a hinge having a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion movable relative to each other in rotation about a hinge axis substantially parallel to the transverse direction, said second hinge portion being intended to be connected to a gripping element such as a handle.

Un tel dispositif permet de disposer un bandeau de nettoyage sur lesdites première et deuxième surfaces afin de nettoyer une surface plus importante entre deux lavages/chargements en produit tout en produisant un frottement moindre au contact du sol.Such a device provides a cleaning strip on said first and second surfaces to clean a larger surface between two washes / product loads while producing a lower friction in contact with the ground.

Bien qu'un tel dispositif apporte satisfaction, l'invention vise en particulier à améliorer encore l'efficacité du nettoyage et le confort d'utilisation.Although such a device is satisfactory, the invention aims in particular to further improve the cleaning efficiency and comfort of use.

Exposé de l'inventionPresentation of the invention

Pour remédier aux problèmes précités, conformément à l'invention, le dispositif comprend en outre un système de basculement, interposé entre la tête de nettoyage et l'articulation, et adapté pour déplacer ladite articulation entre une première position à proximité de la première surface et une deuxième position à proximité de la deuxième surface.To remedy the aforementioned problems, according to the invention, the device further comprises a tilting system, interposed between the cleaning head and the hinge, and adapted to move said hinge between a first position near the first surface and a second position near the second surface.

Ainsi, la position de l'effort exercé par l'utilisateur sur la surface de la tête de nettoyage en regard de la surface à nettoyer, généralement par l'intermédiaire du manche, est améliorée car celle-ci se trouve rapprochée du centre de la surface au contact de sol, et ceci quelle que soit la surface de la tête de nettoyage utilisée. Cela permet d'exercer une pression plus homogène, un appui plus efficace sur la surface au contact du sol et donc de réduire l'effort physique de la part de l'utilisateur.Thus, the position of the force exerted by the user on the surface of the cleaning head facing the surface to be cleaned, generally via the handle, is improved because it is close to the center of the surface in contact with the ground, and this regardless of the surface of the cleaning head used. This allows to exert a more homogeneous pressure, more effective support on the surface in contact with the ground and thus reduce the physical effort on the part of the user.

En outre, le positionnement de l'articulation permet une meilleure stabilité de la tête de nettoyage et permet d'éviter un basculement imprévu entre les deux surfaces en cours de nettoyage.In addition, the positioning of the joint allows better stability of the cleaning head and avoids an unexpected changeover between the two surfaces being cleaned.

Enfin, le basculement de l'articulation rend le passage d'une surface à l'autre au contact du sol plus simple et l'utilisation du dispositif s'en trouve ainsi facilitée.Finally, the tilting of the joint makes the passage from one surface to another in contact with the ground more simple and the use of the device is thus facilitated.

Dans divers modes de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention, on peut éventuellement avoir recours en outre à l'une et/ou à l'autre des dispositions suivantes :

  • le système de basculement guide l'articulation pour la déplacer entre la première position et la deuxième position dans un plan de basculement sensiblement perpendiculaire à ladite direction transversale ;
  • le système de basculement guide l'articulation en rotation autour d'un axe de basculement sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale entre la première position et la deuxième position ;
  • l'articulation vient en appui contre la tête de nettoyage dans la première position, tout en permettant à la deuxième partie d'articulation de pivoter par rapport à la première partie d'articulation autour de l'axe d'articulation ;
  • dans la première position, la première partie d'articulation vient en appui sur la tête de nettoyage sensiblement à l'aplomb de l'axe d'articulation et la deuxième partie d'articulation est à l'écart de la tête de nettoyage ;
  • le système de basculement guide l'articulation en translation entre la première position et la deuxième position ;
  • la première surface présente un premier centre, la deuxième surface présente un deuxième centre, le premier centre est distant du deuxième centre d'une distance d'écartement, l'axe d'articulation est déplacé entre la première position et la deuxième position d'une distance de déplacement comprise entre 0,5 et 1,5 fois la distance d'écartement; cela permet d'avoir l'axe d'articulation sensiblement à l'aplomb du centre de la surface qui est au contact du sol ;
  • dans la première position, l'axe d'articulation est distant de la première surface de moins de 5 centimètres, et dans la deuxième position l'axe d'articulation A est distant de la deuxième surface de moins de 5 centimètres ;
  • le décalage angulaire est compris entre 8 et 90 degrés, de préférence entre 10 et 20 degrés ;
  • la première surface présente une première longueur suivant la direction transversale et une première largeur perpendiculairement à la direction transversale, la deuxième surface présente une deuxième longueur suivant la direction transversale et une deuxième largeur perpendiculairement à la direction transversale, la deuxième largeur est inférieure d'au moins 10% et de préférence entre 25% et 70% par rapport à la première largeur ;
  • une première partie de bandeau de nettoyage est maintenue en regard de la première surface et une deuxième partie de bandeau de nettoyage est maintenue en regard de la deuxième surface ;
  • la première partie de bandeau et la deuxième partie de bandeau ont des constitutions différentes ;
  • un manche est relié à la deuxième partie d'articulation.
In various embodiments of the device according to the invention, one or more of the following provisions may also be used:
  • the tilting system guides the articulation to move it between the first position and the second position in a tilting plane substantially perpendicular to said transverse direction;
  • the tilting system guides the articulation in rotation about a pivot axis substantially parallel to the transverse direction between the first position and the second position;
  • the hinge abuts against the cleaning head in the first position, while allowing the second hinge portion to pivot relative to the first hinge portion about the hinge axis;
  • in the first position, the first hinge portion abuts on the cleaning head substantially perpendicular to the hinge pin and the second hinge portion is away from the cleaning head;
  • the tilting system guides the articulation in translation between the first position and the second position;
  • the first surface has a first center, the second surface has a second center, the first center is spaced from the second center by a spacing distance, the hinge axis is moved between the first position and the second position; a displacement distance of between 0.5 and 1.5 times the spacing distance; this makes it possible to have the axis of articulation substantially at the base of the center of the surface which is in contact with the ground;
  • in the first position, the axis of articulation is distant from the first surface of less than 5 centimeters, and in the second position the hinge axis A is distant from the second surface of less than 5 centimeters;
  • the angular offset is between 8 and 90 degrees, preferably between 10 and 20 degrees;
  • the first surface has a first length in the transverse direction and a first width perpendicular to the transverse direction, the second surface has a second length in the transverse direction and a second width perpendicular to the transverse direction, the second width is smaller than the transverse direction; minus 10% and preferably between 25% and 70% with respect to the first width;
  • a first cleaning strip portion is held facing the first surface and a second cleaning strip portion is held facing the second surface;
  • the first part of the headband and the second part of the headband have different constitutions;
  • a handle is connected to the second articulation part.

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D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront dans la description détaillée suivante, se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif selon un premier mode de réalisation conforme à l'invention dans une première position ;
  • la figure 2 est une autre vue en perspective du dispositif selon le premier mode de réalisation dans une deuxième position ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif selon un second mode de réalisation.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a device according to a first embodiment according to the invention in a first position;
  • the figure 2 is another perspective view of the device according to the first embodiment in a second position;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of a device according to a second embodiment.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

Les figures 1 et 2 illustrent un dispositif 100, selon un premier mode de réalisation, comprenant essentiellement une tête de nettoyage 1, une articulation 10 et un système de basculement 20.The figures 1 and 2 illustrate a device 100, according to a first embodiment, essentially comprising a cleaning head 1, a hinge 10 and a tilting system 20.

La tête de nettoyage 1 comprend au moins une première surface 2 et une deuxième surface 3 toutes deux sensiblement planes. La première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3 s'étendent suivant une direction transversale Y et sont sensiblement juxtaposée suivant une direction de nettoyage X perpendiculaire à la direction transversale Y.The cleaning head 1 comprises at least a first surface 2 and a second surface 3 both substantially planar. The first surface 2 and the second surface 3 extend in a transverse direction Y and are substantially juxtaposed in a cleaning direction X perpendicular to the transverse direction Y.

La première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3 sont reliées l'une à l'autre par l'intermédiaire d'une jonction 5 qui s'étend selon la direction transversale Y. La jonction 5 constitue une portion courbe reliant la première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3. Dans les modes de réalisation préférés, la jonction 5 est étroite. En variante, la jonction 5 peut comprendre une troisième surface plane délimitant ainsi la première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3. Selon cette dernière alternative, la jonction 5 peut notamment être suffisamment large pour séparer significativement la première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3, voire comprendre une troisième surface de nettoyage.The first surface 2 and the second surface 3 are connected to each other via a junction 5 which extends in the transverse direction Y. The junction 5 constitutes a curved portion connecting the first surface 2 and the second surface 3. In the preferred embodiments, the junction 5 is narrow. As a variant, the junction 5 may comprise a third plane surface delimiting the first surface 2 and the second surface 3. According to the latter alternative, the junction 5 may in particular be sufficiently wide to significantly separate the first surface 2 and the second surface 3, even include a third cleaning surface.

La première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3 présentent un décalage angulaire α l'une par rapport à l'autre autour de la direction transversale Y. Plus précisément, le décalage angulaire α peut être défini par l'angle formé entre la deuxième surface 3 et un sol 7 plan lorsque la première surface 2 est au contact de ce même sol 7, tel qu'illustré à la figure 1, ou encore l'angle formé entre la première surface 2 et un sol 7 plan lorsque la deuxième surface 3 est au contact de ce même sol 7, tel qu'illustré à la figure 2. Le décalage angulaire α est de préférence compris entre 8 et 90 degrés, plus plus préférentiellement entre 10 et 20 degrés. Plus particulièrement, celui-ci est choisi afin que le dispositif soit ergonomique, l'alternance entre les deux surfaces 2, 3 étant simple pour l'utilisateur et la tête de nettoyage 1 ne basculant pas d'une surface à l'autre de façon intempestive en cours de nettoyage.The first surface 2 and the second surface 3 have an angular offset α relative to each other around the transverse direction Y. More precisely, the angular offset α can be defined by the angle formed between the second surface 3 and a flat ground 7 when the first surface 2 is in contact with the same ground 7, as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 or the angle formed between the first surface 2 and a flat ground 7 when the second surface 3 is in contact with the same ground 7, as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 . The angular offset α is preferably between 8 and 90 degrees, more more preferably between 10 and 20 degrees. More particularly, it is chosen so that the device is ergonomic, the alternation between the two surfaces 2, 3 being simple for the user and the cleaning head 1 does not rock from one surface to another untimely during cleaning.

Les première et deuxième surfaces 2, 3 de la tête de nettoyage 1 sont de préférence de forme rectangulaire, mais peuvent également être de toute autre forme, notamment arquée. En particulier, les première et deuxième surfaces 2, 3 peuvent présenter un bord d'attaque 6 légèrement concave, s'étendant sensiblement suivant la direction transversale Y.The first and second surfaces 2, 3 of the cleaning head 1 are preferably of rectangular shape, but may also be of any other form, in particular arcuate. In particular, the first and second surfaces 2, 3 may have a slightly concave leading edge 6 extending substantially in the transverse direction Y.

La première surface 2 présente une première longueur L1 suivant la direction transversale Y et une première largeur l1 perpendiculairement à la direction transversale Y. La deuxième surface 3 présente également une deuxième longueur L2 suivant la direction transversale Y et une deuxième largeur l2 perpendiculairement à la direction transversale Y. La première largeur l1 et la deuxième largeur l2 peuvent notamment être chacune comprises entre 4 et 16 centimètres, de préférence entre 7 et 9 centimètres. La première longueur L1 et la deuxième longueur L2 sont de préférence sensiblement égales et comprises entre 25 et 120 centimètres.The first surface 2 has a first length L 1 in the transverse direction Y and a first width 1 1 perpendicular to the transverse direction Y. The second surface 3 also has a second length L 2 in the transverse direction Y and a second width 1 2 perpendicularly to the transverse direction Y. The first width l 1 and the second width l 2 can in particular be each between 4 and 16 centimeters, preferably between 7 and 9 centimeters. The first length L 1 and the second length L 2 are preferably substantially equal and between 25 and 120 centimeters.

Les première et deuxième surfaces 2, 3 de la tête de nettoyage 1 peuvent également être de tailles différentes comme illustrées aux figures 1 et 2. Ainsi, la deuxième largeur l2 est de préférence inférieure d'au moins 10% et plus préférentiellement comprise entre 25 et 70% de la première largeur l1. Bien entendu, même si cela n'est pas préféré, la première largeur l1 et la deuxième largeur l2 pourraient être égales. La largeur totale de la tête de nettoyage 1 perpendiculairement à la direction transversale Y est de préférence comprise entre 8 et 32 centimètres, plus préférentiellement entre 14 et 18 centimètres.The first and second surfaces 2, 3 of the cleaning head 1 can also be of different sizes as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 . Thus, the second width l 2 is preferably less than 10% and more preferably between 25 and 70% of the first width l 1 . Of course, even if it is not preferred, the first width l 1 and the second width l 2 could be equal. The total width of the cleaning head 1 perpendicular to the transverse direction Y is preferably between 8 and 32 centimeters, more preferably between 14 and 18 centimeters.

La tête de nettoyage 1 comprend en outre deux rebords 4 formant une nervure et reliant la première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3 à chacune de leurs extrémités suivant la direction transversale Y pour renforcer la tête de nettoyage 1. Les rebords 4 sont sensiblement plans et présentent une forme triangulaire. Ils s'étendent suivant la direction de nettoyage X et suivant une direction d'élévation Z perpendiculaire à la direction de nettoyage X et à la direction transversale Y. En variante, la tête de nettoyage 1 pourrait comprendre une première partie comprenant la première surface 2 et une deuxième partie comprenant la deuxième surface 3, reliées l'une à l'autre au niveau de la jonction 5 par une articulation en rotation autour de la direction transversale Y, telle qu'une charnière ou analogue, permettant de faire varier leur décalage angulaire α. Le décalage angulaire α serait alors réglable entre un premier décalage angulaire et un deuxième décalage angulaire. Le premier décalage angulaire serait alors de préférence nul, mais pourrait être non nul. Le deuxième décalage angulaire serait de préférence compris entre 8 et 90 degrés, mais pourrait également être égal à 120 degrés ou plus, si cela est souhaité. Afin de maintenir la première surface 2 et la deuxième surface 3 l'une par rapport à l'autre dans la position souhaitée, un système de tringlerie (permettant le réglage de valeurs discrètes du décalage angulaire), de vis comprenant deux pas inversés (permettant le réglage de valeurs continues du décalage angulaire), ou autre système bien connu pourrait être utilisé.The cleaning head 1 further comprises two rims 4 forming a rib and connecting the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 at each of their ends in the transverse direction Y to strengthen the head of the cleaning 1. The flanges 4 are substantially planar and have a triangular shape. They extend in the cleaning direction X and in a direction of elevation Z perpendicular to the cleaning direction X and the transverse direction Y. Alternatively, the cleaning head 1 could comprise a first part comprising the first surface 2 and a second portion comprising the second surface 3, connected to each other at the junction 5 by a hinge in rotation about the transverse direction Y, such as a hinge or the like, to vary their offset angular α. The angular offset α would then be adjustable between a first angular offset and a second angular offset. The first angular offset would then preferably be zero, but could be nonzero. The second angular offset would preferably be between 8 and 90 degrees, but could also be 120 degrees or more, if desired. In order to maintain the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 relative to one another in the desired position, a linkage system (allowing the adjustment of discrete values of the angular offset), screws comprising two inverted steps (allowing the setting of continuous values of the angular offset), or other well-known system could be used.

Le système de basculement 20 est interposé entre la tête de nettoyage 1 et l'articulation 10, et permet de déplacer en rotation l'articulation 10 selon le premier mode de réalisation, tel qu'illustré aux figures 1 et 2.The tilting system 20 is interposed between the cleaning head 1 and the hinge 10, and makes it possible to move in rotation the hinge 10 according to the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 .

Le système de basculement 20 comprend une base 22 et un levier de basculement 21. La base 22 est fixée à la tête de nettoyage 1 à proximité du centre de la tête de nettoyage 1. Le levier de basculement 21 présente une première portion extrême 23 et une deuxième portion extrême 24. La première portion extrême 23 est montée pivotante sur la base 22 autour d'un axe de basculement B sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale Y.The tilting system 20 comprises a base 22 and a tilting lever 21. The base 22 is fixed to the cleaning head 1 near the center of the cleaning head 1. The tilting lever 21 has a first end portion 23 and a second end portion 24. The first end portion 23 is pivotally mounted on the base 22 about a pivot axis B substantially parallel to the transverse direction Y.

L'articulation 10 comporte une première partie d'articulation 11 et une deuxième partie d'articulation 12. La première partie d'articulation 11 et la deuxième partie d'articulation 12 sont montées pivotantes l'une par rapport à l'autre autour d'un axe d'articulation A sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale Y et à l'axe de basculement B.The hinge 10 comprises a first hinge portion 11 and a second hinge portion 12. The first hinge portion 11 and the second hinge portion 12 are pivotally mounted relative to each other. the other around a hinge axis A substantially parallel to the transverse direction Y and the tilting axis B.

La première partie d'articulation 11 comprend la deuxième portion extrême 24 du levier de basculement 21 et une tige de basculement montée sur la deuxième portion extrême 24. La deuxième partie d'articulation 12 comprend une embase 14. L'embase 14 s'étend suivant une direction de manche T entre une portion extrême supérieure 15 sur laquelle est maintenue de manière libérable un élément de préhension 31 formé par un manche, et une portion extrême inférieure 16 par laquelle l'embase 14 est reliée à la tête de nettoyage 1.The first hinge portion 11 comprises the second end portion 24 of the tilting lever 21 and a tilt rod mounted on the second end portion 24. The second hinge portion 12 comprises a base 14. The base 14 extends in a handle direction T between an upper end portion 15 on which is releasably held a gripping member 31 formed by a handle, and a lower end portion 16 by which the base 14 is connected to the cleaning head 1.

L'articulation 10 comprend en outre un moyeu 13 interposé entre l'embase 14 et le levier de basculement 21. Plus précisément, le moyeu 13 est interposé entre la première partie d'articulation 11 et l'embase 14. Le moyen 13 comprend un cylindre 18 monté rotatif autour de l'axe d'articulation A sur la tige de basculement, ledit axe d'articulation A passant sensiblement par le centre du de ladite tige de basculement et du cylindre 18.The hinge 10 further comprises a hub 13 interposed between the base 14 and the tilting lever 21. More specifically, the hub 13 is interposed between the first hinge portion 11 and the base 14. The means 13 comprises a cylinder 18 rotatably mounted about the hinge pin A on the tilting rod, said hinge pin A passing substantially through the center of said tilting rod and the cylinder 18.

De plus, la portion extrême inférieure 16 de l'embase 14 est montée pivotante sur le moyeu 13 autour d'un axe de rotation R perpendiculaire à l'axe d'articulation A. Du fait de ces deux liaisons pivot entre l'embase 14 et la première partie d'articulation 11, l'élément de préhension 31 comprend deux degrés de liberté de rotation par rapport à la tête de nettoyage 1 lors du nettoyage.In addition, the lower end portion 16 of the base 14 is pivotally mounted on the hub 13 about an axis of rotation R perpendicular to the axis of articulation A. Because of these two links pivot between the base 14 and the first articulation part 11, the gripping element 31 comprises two degrees of freedom of rotation with respect to the cleaning head 1 during cleaning.

L'élément de préhension 31 est maintenu sur la portion extrême supérieure 15 de l'embase 14 par un dispositif de fixation libérable 17 (seules les lumières destinées à recevoir des pions de retenue libérable sont illustrées aux figures 1 et 2) par encliquetage.The gripping element 31 is held on the upper end portion 15 of the base 14 by a releasable fastening device 17 (only the slots for receiving releasable retaining pins are illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 ) by snapping.

La rotation du levier de basculement 21 autour de l'axe de basculement B permet de déplacer l'articulation 10 entre une première position à proximité de la première surface 2, illustrée à la figure 1, et une deuxième position, à proximité de la deuxième surface 3, illustrée à la figure 2.The rotation of the tilting lever 21 around the tilting axis B makes it possible to move the articulation 10 between a first position close to the first surface 2, illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , and a second position, near the second surface 3, illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .

On entend par première position à proximité de la première surface 2 2 et deuxième position à proximité de la deuxième surface 3, le fait que l'articulation 10 est plus proche de la première surface 2 que de la deuxième surface 3 dans la première position et inversement dans la deuxième position. Tel qu'illustré, l'articulation 10 est malgré tout distante de la surface correspondante (première surface 2 dans la première position/deuxième surface 3 dans la deuxième position) de plusieurs millimètres, voire plusieurs centimètres, mais de préférence de moins de 5 centimètres.First position near the first surface 2 2 and second position near the second surface 3, the fact that the hinge 10 is closer to the first surface 2 than the second surface 3 in the first position and vice versa in the second position. As illustrated, the hinge 10 is nevertheless distant from the corresponding surface (first surface 2 in the first position / second surface 3 in the second position) of several millimeters, or even several centimeters, but preferably less than 5 centimeters .

Comme illustrée à la figure 1, dans la première position, la première partie 11 de l'articulation 10, plus précisément la deuxième portion extrême 24 du levier de basculement 21, vient en appui, sensiblement à l'aplomb de l'axe d'articulation A, sur un premier support 25 fixé à la tête de nettoyage 1 (et même intégré à la tête de nettoyage 1 dans le mode réalisation illustré), de sorte que l'axe de d'articulation A est alors immobile par rapport à la tête de nettoyage 1. Le moyeu 13 et l'embase 14 sont à l'écart de la tête de nettoyage 1, autrement dit il ne vienne pas au contact de la tête de nettoyage 1, permettant ainsi à la deuxième partie d'articulation 12 de pivoter par rapport à la première partie d'articulation 11 autour de l'axe d'articulation A, et avantageusement autour de l'axe de rotation R.As illustrated in figure 1 in the first position, the first portion 11 of the hinge 10, more precisely the second end portion 24 of the tilting lever 21, abuts, substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis A, on a first support 25 attached to the cleaning head 1 (and even integrated with the cleaning head 1 in the illustrated embodiment), so that the hinge axis A is then stationary relative to the cleaning head 1. The hub 13 and the base 14 are away from the cleaning head 1, that is to say it does not come into contact with the cleaning head 1, thus allowing the second hinge portion 12 to pivot relative to the first hinge portion 11 around the hinge axis A, and preferably around the axis of rotation R.

Le premier support 25 est disposé sur la face opposée à la première surface 2 de la tête de nettoyage 1, sensiblement à l'aplomb du centre 2a de la première surface 2. Ainsi, dans la première position l'utilisateur exerce, suivant la direction de manche T, une force sur la tête de nettoyage 1 à proximité du centre 2a de la première surface 2 au contact du sol 7, ce qui garantit une application satisfaisante de la première surface 2 sur le sol 7.The first support 25 is disposed on the face opposite the first surface 2 of the cleaning head 1, substantially perpendicular to the center 2a of the first surface 2. Thus, in the first position the user exerts, in the direction sleeve T, a force on the cleaning head 1 near the center 2a of the first surface 2 in contact with the ground 7, which ensures satisfactory application of the first surface 2 on the ground 7.

De manière similaire, comme illustrée à la figure 2, dans la deuxième position, la première partie 11 de l'articulation 10, plus précisément la deuxième portion extrême 24 du levier de basculement 21, vient en appui, sensiblement à l'aplomb de l'axe d'articulation A, sur un deuxième support 26 fixé à la tête de nettoyage 1 (et même intégré à la tête de nettoyage 1 dans le mode réalisation illustré), de sorte que l'axe de d'articulation A est alors immobile par rapport à la tête de nettoyage 1. Le moyeu 13 et l'embase 14 sont à l'écart de la tête de nettoyage 1, permettant ainsi à la deuxième partie d'articulation 12 de pivoter par rapport à la première partie d'articulation 11 autour de l'axe d'articulation A, et avantageusement autour de l'axe de rotation R.Similarly, as illustrated in figure 2 in the second position, the first portion 11 of the hinge 10, more precisely the second end portion 24 of the tilting lever 21, abuts, substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis A, on a second support 26 attached to the cleaning head 1 (and even integrated with the cleaning head 1 in the illustrated embodiment), so that the hinge axis A is then stationary relative to the cleaning head 1. The hub 13 and the base 14 are away from the cleaning head 1, thereby allowing the second hinge portion 12 to pivot relative to the first hinge portion 11 about the hinge axis A, and preferably about the axis rotation R.

Le deuxième support 26 est disposé sur la face opposée à la première surface 2 de la tête de nettoyage 1, sensiblement à l'aplomb du centre 3a de la deuxième surface 3. Ainsi, dans la deuxième position l'utilisateur exerce, suivant la direction de manche T, une force sur la tête de nettoyage 1 à proximité du centre 3a de la deuxième surface 3a au contact du sol 7.The second support 26 is disposed on the face opposite the first surface 2 of the cleaning head 1, substantially perpendicular to the center 3a of the second surface 3. Thus, in the second position the user exerts, in the direction sleeve T, a force on the cleaning head 1 near the center 3a of the second surface 3a in contact with the ground 7.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, entre la première position et la deuxième position, l'axe d'articulation A est déplacé d'une distance de déplacement DA sensiblement égale à la distance d'écartement Da entre le centre 2a de première surface de nettoyage 2 et le centre 3a de la deuxième surface de nettoyage 3. De préférence, la distance de déplacement DA est comprise entre 0,5 fois et 1,5 fois la distance d'écartement Da entre le centre 2a de la première surface de nettoyage 2 et le centre 3a de la deuxième surface de nettoyage 3.In the illustrated embodiment, between the first position and the second position, the hinge axis A is displaced by a displacement distance D A substantially equal to the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3. Preferably, the displacement distance D A is between 0.5 times and 1.5 times the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3.

Ainsi, la droite passant par les centres 2a et 3a a sensiblement pour direction la direction de nettoyage X.Thus, the straight line passing through the centers 2a and 3a is substantially directed towards the cleaning direction X.

Dans le cas où les surfaces de nettoyage 2, 3 sont de formes complexes, le centre 2a de la première surface de nettoyage 2 et le centre 3a de la deuxième surface de nettoyage 3 correspondent respectivement au barycentre de l'ensemble des points de chacune des première et deuxième surfaces.In the case where the cleaning surfaces 2, 3 are of complex shapes, the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3 respectively correspond to the center of gravity of the set of points of each of the first and second surfaces.

La figure 3 illustre un dispositif 200 selon un deuxième mode de réalisation. Le dispositif 200 diffère du dispositif 100 par son système de basculement 120. Les éléments du dispositif 200 qui sont identiques à ceux décrits en relation avec le dispositif 100 ont un repère inchangé.The figure 3 illustrates a device 200 according to a second embodiment. The device 200 differs from the device 100 by its tilting system 120. The elements of the device 200 which are identical to those described in connection with the device 100 have an unchanged reference.

Le système de basculement 120 est interposé entre la tête de nettoyage 1 et l'articulation 10 et permet de déplacer l'articulation 10 en translation selon la direction de nettoyage X.The tilting system 120 is interposed between the cleaning head 1 and the hinge 10 and makes it possible to move the hinge 10 in translation in the cleaning direction X.

Le système de basculement 120 comprend une base de coulissement 122 et un coulisseau 121.The tilting system 120 comprises a sliding base 122 and a slider 121.

La base de coulissement 122 comprend deux rails de guidage 125, une première portion de maintien 126 et une deuxième portion de maintien 127. La première portion de maintien 126 est disposée sur la face opposée à la première surface 2 de la tête de nettoyage 1, sensiblement à l'aplomb du centre 2a de la première surface 2 et la deuxième portion de maintien 127 est disposée sur la face opposée à la deuxième surface 3 de la tête de nettoyage 1, sensiblement à l'aplomb du centre 3a de la deuxième surface 3.The sliding base 122 comprises two guide rails 125, a first holding portion 126 and a second holding portion 127. The first holding portion 126 is disposed on the face opposite to the first surface 2 of the cleaning head 1. substantially perpendicular to the center 2a of the first surface 2 and the second holding portion 127 is disposed on the face opposite to the second surface 3 of the cleaning head 1, substantially in line with the center 3a of the second surface 3.

Les rails de guidage 125 s'étendent dans la direction de nettoyage X entre les deux portions de maintien 126, 127 par lesquelles la base de coulissement 122 est fixée à la tête de nettoyage 1. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, les deux rails de guidage 125 sont rectilignes et parallèles. Le coulisseau 121 présente une première portion extrême 123 et une deuxième portion extrême 124. La première portion extrême 123 est montée coulissante en translation sur les rails de guidage 125 suivant la direction de nettoyage X.The guide rails 125 extend in the cleaning direction X between the two holding portions 126, 127 through which the sliding base 122 is attached to the cleaning head 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the two rails of guide 125 are rectilinear and parallel. The slider 121 has a first end portion 123 and a second end portion 124. The first end portion 123 is slidably mounted in translation on the guide rails 125 in the cleaning direction X.

L'articulation 10 comporte une première partie d'articulation 11 constituée par la deuxième portion extrême 124 du coulisseau 121 et une deuxième partie d'articulation 12.The hinge 10 comprises a first hinge portion 11 constituted by the second end portion 124 of the slider 121 and a second hinge portion 12.

La translation du coulisseau 121 par rapport à la base de coulissement 122 permet de déplacer l'articulation 10 entre une première position à proximité de la première surface 2 et une deuxième position à proximité de la deuxième surface 3 comme défini précédemment concernant le premier mode de réalisation.The translation of the slider 121 relative to the sliding base 122 makes it possible to move the hinge 10 between a first position close to the first surface 2 and a second position near the second surface 3 as defined above with respect to the first mode of production.

Comme illustrée à la figure 3 dans les première et deuxième positions, la première partie d'articulation 10 vient en butée contre respectivement les première et deuxième portions de maintien 126, 127 de la base de coulissement 122, sensiblement à l'aplomb respectivement des premier et deuxième centres 2a, 3a de la première et deuxième surfaces 2, 3.As illustrated in figure 3 in the first and second positions, the first hinge portion 10 abuts respectively against the first and second holding portions 126, 127 of the sliding base 122 substantially perpendicularly to the first and second centers 2a, 3a respectively of the first and second surfaces 2, 3.

Le moyeu 13 et l'embase 14 sont à l'écart de la tête de nettoyage 1, permettant ainsi à la deuxième partie d'articulation 12 de pivoter par rapport à la première partie d'articulation 11 autour de l'axe d'articulation A, et avantageusement autour de l'axe de rotation R.The hub 13 and the base 14 are away from the cleaning head 1, thus allowing the second hinge portion 12 to pivot relative to the first hinge portion 11 about the hinge axis A, and advantageously around the axis of rotation R.

Ainsi, dans chacune des positions, l'utilisateur exerce, suivant la direction de manche T, une force sur la tête de nettoyage 1 à proximité du centre 2a, 3a de la surface 2, 3 au contact du sol 7 de sorte que l'axe de d'articulation A est alors immobile par rapport à la tête de nettoyage 1.Thus, in each of the positions, the user exerts, in the direction of the handle T, a force on the cleaning head 1 near the center 2a, 3a of the surface 2, 3 in contact with the ground 7 so that the articulation axis A is then stationary relative to the cleaning head 1.

De la même façon que dans le mode de réalisation décrit précédemment, entre la première position et la deuxième position, l'axe d'articulation A est déplacé d'une distance de déplacement DA sensiblement égale à la distance d'écartement Da entre le centre 2a de première surface de nettoyage 2 et le centre 3a de la deuxième surface de nettoyage 3, de préférence, la distance de déplacement DA est comprise entre 0,5 fois et 1,5 fois la distance d'écartement Da entre le centre 2a de la première surface de nettoyage 2 et le centre 3a de la deuxième surface de nettoyage 3.In the same way as in the embodiment described above, between the first position and the second position, the hinge axis A is displaced by a displacement distance D A substantially equal to the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3, preferably the moving distance D A is between 0.5 times and 1.5 times the spacing distance D a between the center 2a of the first cleaning surface 2 and the center 3a of the second cleaning surface 3.

Dans les deux modes de réalisation, le dispositif 100, 200 comprend en outre un bandeau de nettoyage 30 comprenant une première partie de bandeau 32 maintenue en regard de la première surface 2 et une deuxième partie de bandeau 33 maintenue en regard de la deuxième surface 3.In both embodiments, the device 100, 200 further comprises a cleaning strip 30 comprising a first strip portion 32 held facing the first surface 2 and a second strip portion 33 held facing the second surface 3 .

Avantageusement, la première partie de bandeau 32 et la deuxième partie de bandeau 33 ont des constitutions différentes. Ainsi, la première partie de bandeau 32 et la deuxième partie de bandeau 33 remplissent des fonctions différentes, de préférence complémentaires parmi les fonctions de lavage, récurage, essuyage, etc. A titre d'exemple, la première partie de bandeau 32 a une constitution adaptée pour laver et/ou récurer le sol 7 tandis que la deuxième partie de bandeau 33 a une constitution adaptée pour absorber les liquides, afin d'essuyer le sol 7.Advantageously, the first band portion 32 and the second band portion 33 have different constitutions. Thus, the first band portion 32 and the second band portion 33 perform different functions, preferably complementary among the functions of washing, scrubbing, wiping, etc. For example, the first band portion 32 has a constitution adapted to wash and / or scour the floor 7 while the second band portion 33 has a constitution adapted to absorb liquids, so as to wipe the floor 7.

Dans les modes de réalisation illustrés, le bandeau de nettoyage 30 intègre la première partie de bandeau 32 et la deuxième partie de bandeau 33 en une seule pièce. En variante, la première partie de bandeau 32 et la deuxième partie de bandeau 33 pourraient constituer des pièces distinctes.In the illustrated embodiments, the cleaning strip 30 incorporates the first strip portion 32 and the second strip portion 33 into one piece. Alternatively, the first band portion 32 and the second band portion 33 could be separate pieces.

Chacune des première et deuxième parties de bandeau 32, 33 est de type connu en soi, et réalisée notamment en polypropylène, polyester, polyamide, ou analogue selon la fonction recherchée. Le bandeau de nettoyage 30 est fixé à la tête de nettoyage 1 par des moyens connus, et notamment à l'aide de surfaces auto-agrippantes type velcro®, d'aimants, de poches, par pressions, par pattes ou par languettes.Each of the first and second band portions 32, 33 is of a type known per se, and in particular made of polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, or the like according to the desired function. The cleaning strip 30 is attached to the cleaning head 1 by known means, and in particular using self-gripping Velcro® type surfaces, magnets, pockets, by pressure, by tabs or by tongues.

La tête de nettoyage 1 peut également comprendre des moyens de fixation permettant de fixer l'articulation 10 dans l'une ou l'autre des première ou deuxième positions. Ces moyens de fixations peuvent notamment être des aimants, des attaches ou analogue.The cleaning head 1 may also comprise fixing means for fixing the hinge 10 in one or the other of the first or second positions. These fastening means may in particular be magnets, fasteners or the like.

De préférence, la tête de nettoyage 1, l'articulation 10 et le système de basculement 20 ; 120 sont en en plastique, en polypropylène ou matériau analogue ou en métal, avantageusement en aluminium.Preferably, the cleaning head 1, the hinge 10 and the tilting system 20; 120 are made of plastic, polypropylene or similar material or metal, preferably aluminum.

Bien entendu l'invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits à titre illustratif, non limitatif. Ainsi, bien que cela ne soit pas préféré, d'autres modes de réalisations peuvent être réalisés en combinant les deux modes de réalisation décrits, notamment en guidant l'articulation 10 simultanément suivant un mouvement de rotation et de translation.Naturally, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described by way of nonlimiting illustration. Thus, although this is not preferred, other embodiments can be achieved by combining the two described embodiments, including guiding the joint 10 simultaneously in a rotational movement and translation.

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Dispositif (100 ; 200) pour nettoyer une surface, en particulier un sol (7), comprenant : - une tête de nettoyage (1) comportant au moins une première surface (2) et une deuxième surface (3) toutes deux sensiblement planes et destinées à venir alternativement en regard de la surface à nettoyer, ladite première surface (2) et ladite deuxième surface (3) présentant un décalage angulaire (α) l'une par rapport à l'autre autour d'une direction transversale (Y), et - une articulation (10) comportant une première partie d'articulation (11) et une deuxième partie d'articulation (12) mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre en rotation autour d'un axe d'articulation (A) sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale (Y), ladite deuxième partie d'articulation (12) étant destinée à être reliée à un élément de préhension (31) tel qu'un manche, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (100 ; 200) comprend en outre un système de basculement (20 ; 120), interposé entre la tête de nettoyage (1) et l'articulation (10), et adapté pour déplacer ladite articulation (10) entre une première position à proximité de la première surface (2) et une deuxième position à proximité de la deuxième surface (3).Device (100; 200) for cleaning a surface, in particular a floor (7), comprising: - a cleaning head (1) comprising at least a first surface (2) and a second surface (3) both substantially flat and intended to come alternately facing the surface to be cleaned, said first surface (2) and said second surface (3) having an angular offset (α) relative to each other about a transverse direction (Y), and - a hinge (10) comprising a first hinge portion (11) and a second hinge portion (12) movable relative to each other in rotation about a hinge axis (A) substantially parallel to the transverse direction (Y), said second articulation part (12) being intended to be connected to a gripping element (31) such as a handle, characterized in that the device (100; 200) further comprises a tilting system (20; 120) interposed between the cleaning head (1) and the hinge (10) and adapted to move said hinge (10). between a first position near the first surface (2) and a second position near the second surface (3). Dispositif (100; 200) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le système de basculement (20; 120) guide l'articulation (10) pour la déplacer entre la première position et la deuxième position suivant un plan de basculement sensiblement perpendiculaire à ladite direction transversale (Y).Device (100; 200) according to claim 1, wherein the tilting system (20; 120) guides the articulation (10) to move it between the first position and the second position following a tilting plane substantially perpendicular to said direction transverse (Y). Dispositif (100 ; 200) selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel le système de basculement (20 ; 120) guide l'articulation (10) en rotation autour d'un axe de basculement (B) sensiblement parallèle à la direction transversale (Y) entre la première position et la deuxième position.Device (100; 200) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the tilting system (20; 120) guides the articulation (10) in rotation about a tilting axis (B) substantially parallel to the direction transverse (Y) between the first position and the second position. Dispositif (100; 200) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel l'articulation (10) vient en appui contre la tête de nettoyage (1) dans la première position, tout en permettant à la deuxième partie d'articulation (12) de pivoter par rapport à la première partie d'articulation (11) autour de l'axe d'articulation (A).Device (100; 200) according to the preceding claim, wherein the hinge (10) abuts against the cleaning head (1) in the first position, while allowing the second hinge portion (12) to pivot relative to the first hinge portion (11) about the hinge axis (A). Dispositif (100; 200) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel, dans la première position, la première partie d'articulation (11) vient en appui sur la tête de nettoyage (1) sensiblement à l'aplomb de l'axe d'articulation (A) et la deuxième partie d'articulation (12) est à l'écart de la tête de nettoyage (1).Device (100; 200) according to the preceding claim, wherein, in the first position, the first hinge portion (11) abuts on the cleaning head (1) substantially perpendicular to the axis of articulation (A) and the second articulation part (12) is away from the cleaning head (1). Dispositif (100 ; 200) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le système de basculement (20; 120) guide l'articulation (10) en translation entre la première position et la deuxième position.Device (100; 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tilting system (20; 120) guides the articulation (10) in translation between the first position and the second position. Dispositif (100 ; 200) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes dans lequel : - la première surface (2) présente un premier centre (2a), - la deuxième surface (3) présente un deuxième centre (3a), - le premier centre (2a) est distant du deuxième centre (3a) d'une distance d'écartement (Da), - l'axe d'articulation (A) est déplacé entre la première position et la deuxième position d'une distance de déplacement (DA) comprise entre 0,5 et 1,5 fois la distance d'écartement (Da). Device (100; 200) according to any preceding claim wherein: the first surface (2) has a first center (2a), the second surface (3) has a second center (3a), the first center (2a) is distant from the second center (3a) by a distance (D a ), - The hinge axis (A) is moved between the first position and the second position of a displacement distance (D A ) between 0.5 and 1.5 times the distance (D a ). Dispositif (100 ; 200) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit décalage angulaire (α) est compris entre 8 et 90 degrés, de préférence entre 10 et 20 degrés.Device (100; 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said angular offset (α) is between 8 and 90 degrees, preferably between 10 and 20 degrees. Dispositif (100 ; 200) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes dans lequel : - la première surface (2) présente une première longueur (L1) suivant la direction transversale (Y) et une première largeur (l1) perpendiculairement à la direction transversale (Y), - la deuxième surface présente une deuxième longueur (L2) suivant la direction transversale (Y) et une deuxième largeur (l2) perpendiculairement à la direction transversale (Y), - la deuxième largeur (l2) est inférieure d'au moins 10% et de préférence entre 25% et 70% par rapport à la première largeur (l1). Device (100; 200) according to any preceding claim wherein: the first surface (2) has a first length (L 1 ) in the transverse direction (Y) and a first width (l 1 ) perpendicular to the transverse direction (Y), the second surface has a second length (L 2 ) in the transverse direction (Y) and a second width (1 2 ) perpendicularly to the transverse direction (Y), the second width (l 2 ) is less than 10% and preferably 25% to 70% lower than the first width ( 11 ). Dispositif (100 ; 200) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes comprenant en outre une première partie (32) de bandeau de nettoyage (30) maintenue en regard de la première surface (2) et une deuxième partie (33) de bandeau (30) de nettoyage maintenue en regard de la deuxième surface (3), la première partie de bandeau (32) et la deuxième partie de bandeau (33) ayant des constitutions différentes.A device (100; 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a first cleaning strip portion (32) held facing the first surface (2) and a second strip portion (33) ( 30) maintained facing the second surface (3), the first band portion (32) and the second band portion (33) having different constitutions.
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