EP3472396B1 - Set for toilet maintenance cleaning - Google Patents

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EP3472396B1
EP3472396B1 EP17755523.2A EP17755523A EP3472396B1 EP 3472396 B1 EP3472396 B1 EP 3472396B1 EP 17755523 A EP17755523 A EP 17755523A EP 3472396 B1 EP3472396 B1 EP 3472396B1
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Joachim Leipold
Antje Schirmer
Frank BRUNECKER
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/02—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing
    • E03D9/03—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
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  • the present invention relates to a set for toilet maintenance cleaning with a bar-shaped cleaning agent and a device for receiving the bar-shaped cleaning agent.
  • EP 0 933 306 A1 sets for the maintenance cleaning of toilets consisting of detergent and toilet basket are known. Such sets often contain several pieces of detergent in order to refill the toilet basket.
  • the toilet basket comprises two bowl halves with openings between which the cleaning agent can be taken up and a bracket with which the basket can be attached to the edge of the toilet bowl.
  • a certain amount of water is supplied to the basket through the passage openings, which leads to a part of the cleaning agent in the basket dissolving and flowing through the passage openings in the basket into the toilet bowl.
  • the US 2011/0 138 526 A1 teaches a multi-part gel basket that can be attached using a bracket below the edge of the toilet.
  • the opening of the basket faces the edge of the toilet bowl.
  • the water jet is directed into the gel basket in order to remove the cleaning agent.
  • the cleaning agent is in a removable gel basket, which is pushed into the housing, which is located on the holder.
  • a toilet basket for holding solid or gel-like preparations having several inlet openings and several outlet openings for the flushing water, is in the DE 10 2008 037 723 A1 disclosed.
  • the toilet bowls are environmentally friendly and refillable, refilling is perceived by the consumer as extremely unsanitary, since the consumer has to reach into the toilet bowl to remove the toilet bowl. Afterwards, the possibly dirty toilet basket has to be added in many cases opened by hand to fill it with the new detergent.
  • Devices for the application of sticky detergent in the toilet bowl are for example from the DE 10 2012 109 397 A1 , of the EP 2 520 727 A2 or the EP 2 473 421 B1 known.
  • the DE 78 18 795 U1 discloses a toilet bowl, on the inner wall of which a magnetic holder is glued. A magnet that carries a deodorant stone sticks to the magnet holder.
  • the cleaning agents are provided with a pattern or a figure or are designed in multiple colors, as shown, for example, in the Community designs 748975.
  • Such rim blocks are often offered in transparent toilet baskets to present the visually appealing rim block.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a set for the maintenance cleaning of a toilet, which enables the consumer a hygienic and simple refilling, which is visually appealing, easy to manufacture and environmentally friendly and prevents the detergent from becoming dirty.
  • the set comprises at least one bar-shaped cleaning agent, a device for receiving at least one bar-shaped cleaning agent, an adhesive and an applicator for introducing a bar-shaped cleaning agent into the device.
  • the device which can be attached to the edge of a toilet bowl, comprises at least one bowl for receiving at least one piece-shaped cleaning agent. Each bowl has only one opening, which, when fastened to the edge of the toilet bowl, points towards the interior of the toilet bowl.
  • the cleaning agent is introduced into the bowl with the applicator, so that the consumer does not come into direct contact with the toilet bowl or the bowl.
  • the cleaning agent is attached to the bowl with the adhesive, so that the opening and closing required for the toilet basket with the manual operation required for it can be dispensed with.
  • the only opening of the bowl with the cleaning agent fastened in it points towards the inside of the toilet bowl, otherwise the bowl is closed, that is to say by the closed bottom of the bowl, which is in the direction of the Edges of the toilet bowl and through the also closed bowl wall, which in the bowl also points up and down, no water can penetrate or drain.
  • the opening of the shell is thus oriented essentially vertically. Because the water flows down the vertically aligned surface of the detergent, the detergent in the bowl is gradually rinsed off. After the shell is otherwise closed, none can Water penetrate into the bottom of the bowl and do not spill the product.
  • the side of the receiving device on which the bowl is open and points towards the inside of the toilet bowl is the visible side, so that the cleaning agent in the bowl can be presented in a clearly visible and appealing manner.
  • the cleaning agent fastened in the bowl does not fall out of the bowl even if the bowl has an opening that extends vertically in the suspended state, not even when rinsing.
  • the cleaning agent is glued to the inside of the tray bottom with its side pointing in the direction of the tray base.
  • a roof element is arranged above the shell, which serves to protect the opening of the shell from the water surge.
  • the roof element located above the bowl after hanging in the toilet bowl protrudes slightly towards the inside of the bowl from the inward-facing edge of the bowl wall, so that it covers the edge of the bowl wall and thus the opening of the bowl with the detergent to prevent swirling and shields turbulent flows of the rinsing water falling from above.
  • a guide element is preferably provided below the roof element and protrudes from the edge of the roof element in the direction of the bowl edge, so that the water flowing down from the roof element in the direction of the toilet bowl edge at least partially hits the guide element.
  • the guiding element serves to ensure that the water runs essentially laminar along the surface of the cleaning agent. The dissolving process should take place in that the water runs essentially laminarly along a certain distance along the surface of the cleaning agent and not in that the water in a turbulent flow also mechanically dissolves a part by hitting the surface of an agent.
  • the cleaning agent in the bowl has surfactants, the water flowing along the surface of the agent is spread and thus essentially wets the entire surface of the cleaning agent.
  • the device can have a plurality of shells which are arranged next to one another and can be rigidly connected to one another, for example by means of webs.
  • the device can comprise two, three, four, five or more or even just a single shell.
  • All shells can have a common roof element and / or a common guide element or else separate roof elements and / or guide elements that extend above the shells.
  • the shell can be shaped differently, for example cylindrical, rectangular, with a flat or a rounded bottom.
  • the shell walls can run perpendicular to the bottom of the shell or at an obtuse angle.
  • Other, in particular asymmetrical shapes are also possible, as long as it is ensured that the rinsing water flows over the surface of the cleaning agent in the bowl.
  • the shell is preferably pot-shaped, i.e. in the form of a round cylinder with a flat bottom.
  • the shape of the lump detergent follows the shape of the bowl, i.e. the outer shape of the cleaning agent corresponds to the inner shape of the bowl, the inner diameter of the bowl should preferably be about 0.4 mm to 4.0 mm larger than the outer diameter of the cleaning agent, so that a gap between the wall of the bowl and the cleaning agent from 0.2 mm to 2 mm, preferably from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm and particularly preferably from 1 mm.
  • Such an embodiment is advantageous because after the initial rinsing, the cleaning agent swells up due to the moisture and is pressed against the edge of the bowl. This closes the gap between the edge of the bowl and the cleaning agent and seals the bowl. This means that almost no rinse water can reach the bottom of the bowl reach and dissolve or rinse off the adhesive there. This also prevents sumping, and the detergent is also attached to the bowl by pressing.
  • the adhesive is protected against external influences. This helps to ensure that the stickiness of the adhesive remains over several fillings when a suitable adhesive is selected.
  • adhesive means any agent which is suitable for permanently adhering the detergent to the shell.
  • the viscosity of the adhesive should be at least 15 Pas, measured with a Haake viscometer, plate / plate system, plate diameter 10 mm, with a shear rate of 2.62 s -1 and 20 ° C.
  • An adhesion promoter can be used as an adhesive as long as it has the required viscosity.
  • an adhesion promoter is too thin, it can be thickened with a filler.
  • the adhesive is hydrophobic.
  • the adhesive may comprise a hydrophobic coupling agent selected from the group of the hydrogenated polystyrene derivatives, the olefin homopolymers and the copolymers of two or more olefins, it being possible for the olefin homopolymers and copolymers to also be partially hydrogenated.
  • the adhesion promoter is generally thickened with filler (s), the fillers preferably being hydrophobic fillers, in particular alkylated or silylated fillers.
  • filler preferably being hydrophobic fillers, in particular alkylated or silylated fillers.
  • hydrophilic substances for example surfactants (powder surfactants), can also be used as fillers, as in US Pat EP 2 275 524 B1 , the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application. These agents are so sticky that they can be used to fasten piece-like agents in the toilet bowl.
  • Hydrophobic adhesives retain their adhesiveness over several Fillings and can hardly be rinsed off. They can thus be glued into the bottom of the shell. The cleaning agents can then be glued to the adhesive in the shell. If the cleaning agent is used up, which is generally the case after 150 to 250 rinses, a new cleaning agent can be glued to the same adhesive.
  • the adhesive is preferably applied in the factory to the inner bottom of the shell. The consumer can then stick a piece of detergent onto it if necessary.
  • the adhesive can also be added to the set in a tube, for example, in order to apply it yourself and only apply it to the inner bottom of the bowl when required.
  • hydrophobic adhesive When using the hydrophobic adhesive, it is generally possible to adhere at least two, preferably four, piece-shaped cleaning agents in succession to the same adhesive without having to replace the adhesive.
  • the adhesive is colored. As soon as the detergent has been used up and a new detergent tablet can be inserted into the bowl, the color of the adhesive indicates to the consumer that a new detergent has to be glued on.
  • the adhesive can also be rather hydrophilic and, for example, an adhesion promoter from the group of the polyalkylene derivatives which comprise polyalkylene chains with randomly distributed functional groups, or from the group of the copolymers from the group of the monoalkyl esters of poly / methyl vinyl ethers / carboxylic acid anhydrides, the olefin homopolymers and the copolymers of two or more olefins which are partially oxidized or further functionalized via graft molecules or from the group of polyalkyleneimines, also in alkoxylated form, of polyetheramines (alkoxylated amines) or of polyglycerol polyetheralkyl carboxylic acids.
  • adhesion promoters can also be thickened with hydrophobic or hydrophilic fillers, in particular with Powder surfactants.
  • Such adhesives are in the EP 2 250 245 B1 described, the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application.
  • hydrophilic adhesive it is preferred not to apply it to the bottom of the shell, but to each detergent tablet, namely on the side pointing in the direction of the bottom of the shell, so that it can be glued to the bottom. Since the adhesive in this variant is at least partially hydrophilic, after the detergent tablet has been rinsed off, it is also detached from the bottom of the shell by the rinsing water. When refilling, a new detergent coated with adhesive must be glued into the bowl.
  • cleaning agents that are self-adhesive can also be used. These do not require an additional adhesive, since they already contain the bonding agent and are therefore both cleaning agents and adhesives.
  • the bar-shaped cleaning agent can contain fragrances, surfactants, acids, bases, antimicrobial agents, preservatives, complexing agents, polymers, dyes, builders, bleaches, corrosion inhibitors, rinse regulators and / or enzymes in a known manner; it can be extruded or melted.
  • the applicator has a handle and a holding element which engages or engages around the cleaning agent at at least two points, the applicator should be detachable from the cleaning agent.
  • the applicator is designed in the form of tweezers with a handle and two detachable gripper elements.
  • the applicator consists of a hollow cylinder which contains at least one piece-shaped detergent tablet and the outside of which is the handle on which the consumer can grip the applicator.
  • a plunger which can be moved in the hollow cylinder is actuated and pushes a single detergent tablet out of the hollow cylinder to the front when the outlet opening of the hollow cylinder is open.
  • the cleaning agent can then, for example, against the The bottom of the tray is pressed with adhesive and thereby glued on.
  • the edge of the bowl serves as a guide for the cleaning agent so that the consumer can stick it to the adhesive in the bowl.
  • the consumer does not need to open the device, nor does it have to be removed from the toilet bowl.
  • the device can thus be refilled hygienically several times.
  • an applicator in the form of a hollow cylinder which at the same time enables adhesive to be applied to one side of the cleaning agent.
  • Such applicators are in the DE 10 2012 109 397 A1 described, the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application.
  • the device according to the invention is not only easy to produce by injection molding and of simple construction, but also enables the agent fastened in the shell to be easily rinsed off. In addition, it has a modern design and allows the view of an attractive colored, transparent, possibly "pop" means.
  • the device according to the invention is preferably made of thermoplastically deformable materials which can be produced using thermal shaping processes, for example in the injection molding process. These include synthetic plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyacrylate, etc., but also lignin-containing systems or other materials that can be made from biomaterials. If necessary, water-soluble materials such as PVA or modifications thereof can also be used. Small series can of course also be produced using known processes such as laser sintering or 3D printing.
  • the devices are preferably white and particularly preferably transparent.
  • All components of the set can be packed together in a clear packaging. It is of course possible for individual components to be fitted into one another, for example Detergents are already in the bowl or have already been gripped by the applicator. Detergents already provided with adhesive can also be stored in the applicator.
  • the device 11 comprises four shells 12 which are used for Serve receiving a cleaning agent 13 and a bracket 14, which is used in a known manner for attachment to the edge of a toilet.
  • the device 11 is shown without cleaning agent 13.
  • the bracket 14 is in the Figures 1 to 6 shown in the basic position and after processing is able to enclose the rim of the toilet bowl on the outer circumference and to fix the device 11 securely within the toilet bowl.
  • the bracket 14 is directly or indirectly rigidly connected to at least one shell 12.
  • the bracket 14 can also be attached, for example, via the roof element 40.
  • the shells 12, which in Figure 7 and 8th are shown enlarged, are cylindrical and have a pot shape, the flat shell bottom 22 and the shell walls 23 form a closed body, on the bottom 22 and on the walls 23 there are no inlet and outlet openings for the rinsing water.
  • the shell wall 23 ends in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl in a flat edge 26 which delimits an opening 24 into which the cleaning agent 13 is / can be filled.
  • the shell 12 preferably has a diameter between 0.5 cm and 5 cm, particularly preferably between 2 cm and 4 cm and a height between 0.5 cm and 3 cm and preferably between 0.8 cm and 2.5 cm.
  • the bowls 12 are rotationally symmetrical, the axis of rotation (cylinder axis) 30 of the bowls 12 extends when the device 11 with the bracket 14 is hung on the edge of a toilet bowl in a horizontal direction in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl and the opening 24 the shells 12 are perpendicular to the horizontal direction, ie the openings 24 of the shells 12 are aligned vertically.
  • the bottoms 22 of all four shells 12 lie in this embodiment in a vertical surface, the edges 26 of the four shells 12 lie on a coplanar vertical surface.
  • the walls 23 of the four shells 12 can touch, be connected to one another or else be spaced from each other.
  • a horizontal web 34 runs between the shells 12, which connects the edges 26 of two adjacent shells 12. All four shells 12 are connected to one another via the webs 34.
  • the widths of the webs 34 can be, for example, between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm.
  • the shells 12 are shown partially filled.
  • the adhesive 15 is applied to the bottom 22 of the left shell 12 '.
  • the amount and thickness of the adhesive 15 applied depends on the required adhesive effect.
  • the second shell 12 "from the left now shows the cleaning agent 13, which is attached to the underlying and invisible adhesive 15 in the shell 12.
  • the cleaning agent 13 essentially follows the shape of the bowl 12, but is somewhat smaller than the bowl 12, a gap 16 is formed between the bowl wall 23 and the cleaning agent 13, but this generally occurs when the cleaning agent 13 is rinsed with rinsing water by the swelling of the agent 13 is closed.
  • the cleaning agent 13 is introduced into the shell 12, for example, using an applicator 60, which is described in detail below.
  • the applicator comprises a handle and a holding element that can grip or grip the cleaning agent 13 at at least two points.
  • the cleaning agent 13 is pressed with its side opposite the visible side onto the adhesive 15, which is located on the tray bottom 22, and the connection between the applicator 60 and the cleaning agent 13 is released.
  • each bowl 12 there is a roof element 40 which projects in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl from the edge 26 of the bowl 12 by a distance 27 (cf. Figure 6 to 8 ).
  • the part of the roof element 40 protruding from the edge 26 of the shell 12 forms the protrusion 27.
  • the protrusion 27 of the roof element 40 becomes part of the rinsing water which strikes the roof element 40 from above (arrow A in Figure 8 ) Directed according to arrow B1 in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl and falls from the overhang 27 of the roof element 40 according to arrow B2 in the distance 27 to the opening of the shell 12 downwards.
  • the surface of the cleaning agent 13 is not wetted by this water flow B2.
  • the roof element 40 extends in the direction of the edge of the toilet bowl approximately to the level of the bowl bottom 22, so that the flushing water would actually run down from the roof element 40 in accordance with arrow C past the bowl bottom 22.
  • the water flowing down on the back of the roof element 40 in accordance with arrow C is, however, at least partially collected by means of a guide element 45 which extends in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl and a part of the water flow in accordance with arrow D on the upward-facing side 44 of the bowl wall 23 directs.
  • the water then flows downward like the curtain of water according to arrow E past the bowl opening 24.
  • the guide elements 45 preferably point obliquely on both sides webs 46 above (cf. Fig. 2 , 4, 5 ), via which the walls 23 of the shells 12 or the guide elements 45 are connected to the roof element 40. These webs 46 also channel the water flow in the direction of the surface of the cleaning agent 13 according to arrow D in Figure 8 and prevent lateral drainage.
  • the bracket 14 is preferably on both sides with the two middle roof elements 40 and the webs 46 extending below the roof elements 40 (cf. Figure 1 ) connected.
  • FIG. 7 shown section along the line HH in Figure 1 shows that the roof element 40 is separated from the top 44 of the shell wall 23 by a slot 48 through which the flow of water according to arrow D in Figure 8 he follows.
  • the size of the slots 48 affects the flow of water.
  • the roof element 40 also has an aperture 42.
  • the aperture 42 serves as an impact surface for the water flowing in the direction of arrow D and directs the water flow downwards.
  • the diaphragm 42 does not have to be continuous and uniform, it can, for example, also be configured to be “sinusoidal” (that is to say per shell) or comb-like or different in the case of four shells 12, for example to rinse out the volume of the shells 12 more or less, depending according to how the shape of the bowl 12 is and its degree of filling, or to adapt the water flow to the mass to be rinsed, for example.
  • a "division" of the water curtain can be achieved or a greater deflection inwards or outwards (angle 90 ° plus / minus 20 °).
  • these features can also be combined.
  • the shells 12 may also not be rotationally symmetrical, for example cuboid.
  • the shells 12 can be arranged offset, some shells 12 can also be offset backwards or forwards, so that the shells 12 are not all in a vertical surface.
  • the shells 12 need not all be the same, for example the device 11 can be a small shell 12 and then a large shell 12, then again comprise a small bowl 12 or a variation of the filling volume over the (also different) depth of the bowls 12.
  • the bowls 12 can also have a different inclination to the main axis, that is to say they can be tilted differently with respect to the inside of the toilet 29, also also a height offset or have an offset forwards or backwards with respect to an imaginary main plane.
  • the adjustment can be made by changing the aperture 42 on the roof element 40.
  • the bottom surfaces 22 of the shells 12 are not flat, but are shaped in order to thereby design figures or lettering or the like.
  • the webs 50 can terminate with the bowl edge 26 or protrude somewhat in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl (cf. 9 and 10 ), so that the projecting web 50, in particular if it runs horizontally, "collects” the water running down again. This can then run down through openings 51 provided in the projecting web 50 on the means 13b located below the web 50 in the lower half-space.
  • a further shell 12 can also be provided in a shell 12, so that in a shell 12, for example, a means 13 in the form of a colored circle (corresponding to the inner shell 12) is surrounded by a differently colored ring (the outer shell 12).
  • the shells 12 can also be completely emptied at different times.
  • the preferred embodiment of the applicator 60 shown has a hollow cylinder 62 which contains a plurality of piece-shaped cleaning agents 13 and surrounds them.
  • a stamp 61 is provided in the hollow cylinder 62 on the side opposite the dispensing opening 64 and is used to transport the piece-shaped cleaning agents 13 in the direction of the dispensing opening 64.
  • the punch 61 is pushed in the cylinder 62 in the direction (Z direction) of the discharge opening 64 of the cylinder 62.
  • the applicator 60 can be gripped on the outer surface of the hollow cylinder 62 and actuated on the stamp 61, so that the outer surface and the stamp 61 serve as a handle.
  • two fingers 63 are provided on the dispensing opening 64 in order to partially close the dispensing opening 64 and to release a single cleaning agent 13 only when the stamp 61 is actuated.
  • FIG. 12 A modification of the applicator 60 Figure 11 with a feed opening 66 for adhesive 15 is in Figure 12 shown.
  • the applicator 60 has one or more channels 67 for feeding and one or more openings 66 for dispensing the adhesive 15 onto the cleaning agent 13. If the punch 61 is now actuated, the piece-shaped cleaning agents 13 are pushed in the direction of the dispensing opening 64 and the foremost cleaning agent 13 is provided with adhesive 15.
  • the adhesives can be produced, for example, as follows: Example formulation of a hydrophobic adhesive based on EP 2 275 524 B1 : ⁇ b> Table 1 ⁇ /b> Chemical name function % By weight Kelzan ASX Xanthan Thickener 0.99 Failure M1600 hydrogenated butylene / ethylene / styrene copolymer Adhesion promoter 36.70 Tensopol USP 94 C12-C16 lauryl sulfate Thickener / surfactant 49.60 Orange fun Perfume 12.71 total 100
  • Example formulation of a hydrophilic adhesive based on EP 2 250 245 B1 ⁇ b> Table 2 ⁇ /b> Chemical name function %
  • Kelzan ASX is a xanthan (thickener / co-thickener) available from Kelco.
  • Lupasol SK is a liquid polyethylene imine available from BASF with a molecular weight of approximately 2,000,000.
  • Tensopol USP 94 is an anionic surfactant (C12-C16 lauryl sulfate) available from Manro.
  • Orange Fun is a perfume available from Givaudan.
  • Versagel M1600 is a hydrogenated butylene / ethylene / styrene copolymer available from sblack / Penreco.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Set für die Toilettenunterhaltsreinigung mit einem stückförmigen Reinigungsmittel und einer Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme des stückförmigen Reinigungsmittels.The present invention relates to a set for toilet maintenance cleaning with a bar-shaped cleaning agent and a device for receiving the bar-shaped cleaning agent.

Aus dem Stand der Technik wie der EP 0 933 306 A1 sind Sets für die Unterhaltsreinigung von Toiletten bestehend aus Reinigungsmittel und WC-Körbchen bekannt. Häufig sind in solchen Sets mehrere stückförmige Reinigungsmittel enthalten, um die WC-Körbchen nachfüllen zu können. Üblicherweise umfassen die WC-Körbchen zwei Schalenhälften mit Öffnungen, zwischen denen das Reinigungsmittel aufgenommen werden kann und einen Bügel, mit dem das Körbchen an dem Rand der Toilettenschüssel befestigt werden kann. Bei jedem Spülvorgang wird eine bestimmte Wassermenge dem Körbchen durch die Durchtrittsöffnungen zugeführt, was dazu führt, dass sich ein Teil des in dem Körbchen befindlichen Reinigungsmittels auflöst und durch die Durchtrittsöffnungen in dem Körbchen in das Toilettenbecken fließt.From the state of the art like that EP 0 933 306 A1 sets for the maintenance cleaning of toilets consisting of detergent and toilet basket are known. Such sets often contain several pieces of detergent in order to refill the toilet basket. Usually, the toilet basket comprises two bowl halves with openings between which the cleaning agent can be taken up and a bracket with which the basket can be attached to the edge of the toilet bowl. During each flushing process, a certain amount of water is supplied to the basket through the passage openings, which leads to a part of the cleaning agent in the basket dissolving and flowing through the passage openings in the basket into the toilet bowl.

Die US 2011/ 0 138 526 A1 lehrt einen mehrteiligen Gelkorb, der mithilfe eines Bügels unterhalb des Randes der Toilette befestigbar ist. Die Öffnung des Korbs weist zum Toilettenschüsselrand. Mithilfe einer ausklappbaren Platte wird der Wasserstrahl in den Gelkorb gelenkt, um das Reinigungsmittel herauszulösen. Dabei befindet sich das Reinigungsmittel in einem herausnehmbaren Gelkorb, der in das Gehäuse, das sich an der Halterung befindet, hineingeschoben wird.The US 2011/0 138 526 A1 teaches a multi-part gel basket that can be attached using a bracket below the edge of the toilet. The opening of the basket faces the edge of the toilet bowl. With the help of a fold-out plate, the water jet is directed into the gel basket in order to remove the cleaning agent. The cleaning agent is in a removable gel basket, which is pushed into the housing, which is located on the holder.

Ein WC-Körbchen zur Aufnahme von festen oder gelförmigen Zubereitungen, wobei das WC-Körbchen mehrere Einlassöffnungen und mehrere Auslassöffnungen für das Spülwasser aufweist, ist in der DE 10 2008 037 723 A1 offenbart.A toilet basket for holding solid or gel-like preparations, the toilet basket having several inlet openings and several outlet openings for the flushing water, is in the DE 10 2008 037 723 A1 disclosed.

Die WC-Körbchen sind zwar umweltfreundlich und nachfüllbar, allerdings wird das Nachfüllen vom Verbraucher als äußerst unhygienisch empfunden, da der Verbraucher in die Toilettenschüssel hineingreifen muss, um das WC-Körbchen zu entnehmen. Anschließend muss das möglicherweise verschmutze WC-Körbchen in vielen Fällen auch noch von Hand geöffnet werden, um es mit dem neuen Reinigungsmittel zu befüllen.Although the toilet bowls are environmentally friendly and refillable, refilling is perceived by the consumer as extremely unsanitary, since the consumer has to reach into the toilet bowl to remove the toilet bowl. Afterwards, the possibly dirty toilet basket has to be added in many cases opened by hand to fill it with the new detergent.

Um dieses als sehr unhygienisch empfundene Wiederbefüllen zu vermeiden, wurde beispielsweise in der WO 99/066017 A1 vorgeschlagen, auf das WC-Körbchen zu verzichten und ein selbsthaftendes gelförmiges Reinigungsmittel direkt in die Toilettenschüssel zu kleben, beispielsweise unter Zuhilfenahme eines Applikators. Auch können die aus der EP 2 275 524 A1 und der EP 2 250 245 B1 bekannten Haftvermittler umfassenden Mittel zum Ankleben von stückförmigen Reinigungsmitteln in die Schüssel verwendet werden.In order to avoid this refilling, which is perceived as very unsanitary, for example in the WO 99/066017 A1 proposed to dispense with the toilet basket and to stick a self-adhesive gel detergent directly into the toilet bowl, for example with the help of an applicator. Also from the EP 2 275 524 A1 and the EP 2 250 245 B1 known bonding agent comprising means for sticking detergent in the bowl can be used.

Vorrichtungen zur Applikation von klebenden stückförmigen Reinigungsmitteln in die Toilettenschüssel sind beispielsweise aus der DE 10 2012 109 397 A1 , der EP 2 520 727 A2 oder der EP 2 473 421 B1 bekannt.Devices for the application of sticky detergent in the toilet bowl are for example from the DE 10 2012 109 397 A1 , of the EP 2 520 727 A2 or the EP 2 473 421 B1 known.

Die DE 78 18 795 U1 offenbart eine Toilettenschüssel, auf deren Innenwandung ein Magnethalter aufgeklebt ist. Ein Magnet, der einen Deodorantstein trägt, haftet auf dem Magnethalter.The DE 78 18 795 U1 discloses a toilet bowl, on the inner wall of which a magnetic holder is glued. A magnet that carries a deodorant stone sticks to the magnet holder.

Aus der US 2008/ 0 190 457 A1 und der WO 2009/106220 sind selbsthaftende Reinigungsmittel bekannt, welche direkt in die Toilettenschüssel eingebracht werden.From the US 2008/0 190 457 A1 and the WO 2009/106220 self-adhesive cleaning agents are known, which are introduced directly into the toilet bowl.

Bei den herkömmlichen WC-Körbchen tritt häufig das Problem auf, dass Wasser und bereits aufgelöstes Reinigungsmittel nicht vollständig aus dem WC-Körbchen abfließen kann und sich am Boden des Körbchens sammelt. Dies führt dazu, dass das stückförmige Reinigungsmittel nicht nach jedem Spülvorgang wieder trocken fällt, sondern mit seinem unteren Ende in der Flüssigkeit steht, es versumpft.The problem with conventional toilet baskets is that water and detergent that has already dissolved cannot completely drain out of the toilet basket and collects at the bottom of the basket. This means that the bar-shaped cleaning agent does not fall dry again after each rinsing process, but instead has its lower end in the liquid and sinks.

In den letzten Jahren besteht der Trend, optisch ansprechende Reinigungsmittel zu gestalten. Beispielsweise sind die Reinigungsmittel für ein ansprechenderes Design mit einem Muster oder einer Figur versehen oder mehrfarbig gestaltet, wie z.B. in den Gemeinschaftsgeschmacksmustern 748975 gezeigt. Solche Rimblocks werden gerne in transparenten WC-Körbchen angeboten, um den optisch ansprechenden Rimblock zu präsentieren.In recent years there has been a trend to design visually appealing cleaning agents. For example, for a more appealing design, the cleaning agents are provided with a pattern or a figure or are designed in multiple colors, as shown, for example, in the Community designs 748975. Such rim blocks are often offered in transparent toilet baskets to present the visually appealing rim block.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, ein Set zur Unterhaltsreinigung einer Toilette bereitzustellen, das dem Verbraucher ein hygienisches und einfaches Nachfüllen ermöglicht, das optisch ansprechend, einfach herstellbar und umweltfreundlich ist und ein Versumpfen des Reinigungsmittels verhindert.The object of the present invention is to provide a set for the maintenance cleaning of a toilet, which enables the consumer a hygienic and simple refilling, which is visually appealing, easy to manufacture and environmentally friendly and prevents the detergent from becoming dirty.

Diese Aufgabe wir durch ein Set für die Toilettenunterhaltsreinigung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Das Set umfasst wenigstens ein stückförmiges Reinigungsmittel, eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme wenigstens eines stückförmigen Reinigungsmittels, ein Klebemittel und einen Applikator zum Einbringen eines stückförmigen Reinigungsmittels in die Vorrichtung. Die Vorrichtung, die am Rand einer Toilettenschüssel befestigbar ist, umfasst wenigstens eine Schale zur Aufnahme wenigstens eines stückförmigen Reinigungsmittels. Eine jede Schale weist dabei nur eine Öffnung auf, die in dem am Rand der Toilettenschüssel befestigten Zustand in Richtung des Inneren der Toilettenschüssel weist.This problem is solved by a set for toilet maintenance cleaning with the features of claim 1. The set comprises at least one bar-shaped cleaning agent, a device for receiving at least one bar-shaped cleaning agent, an adhesive and an applicator for introducing a bar-shaped cleaning agent into the device. The device, which can be attached to the edge of a toilet bowl, comprises at least one bowl for receiving at least one piece-shaped cleaning agent. Each bowl has only one opening, which, when fastened to the edge of the toilet bowl, points towards the interior of the toilet bowl.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Set wird das Reinigungsmittel mit dem Applikator in die Schale eingebracht, so dass der Verbraucher nicht in direkten Kontakt mit der Toilettenschüssel oder der Schale kommt.In the case of the set according to the invention, the cleaning agent is introduced into the bowl with the applicator, so that the consumer does not come into direct contact with the toilet bowl or the bowl.

Das Reinigungsmittel wird in der Schale mit dem Klebemittel befestigt, so dass das bei den WC-Körbchen erforderliche Öffnen und Schließen mit der dafür erforderlichen manuellen Betätigung entfallen kann.The cleaning agent is attached to the bowl with the adhesive, so that the opening and closing required for the toilet basket with the manual operation required for it can be dispensed with.

Ist die Vorrichtung mit einem Bügel an dem Rand der Toilettenschüssel befestigt, so weist die einzige Öffnung der Schale mit dem darin befestigten Reinigungsmittel in Richtung des Inneren der Toilettenschüssel, ansonsten ist die Schale geschlossen, d.h. durch den geschlossenen Boden der Schale, der in Richtung des Rands der Toilettenschüssel weist und durch die ebenfalls geschlossene Schalenwand, die in der Schüssel teilweise auch nach oben und nach unten weist, kann kein Wasser eindringen oder ablaufen. Die Öffnung der Schale ist somit im Wesentlichen vertikal ausgerichtet. Dadurch, dass das Wasser an der vertikal ausgerichteten Oberfläche des Mittels herabfließt, wird das in der Schale befindliche Reinigungsmittel nach und nach abgespült. Nachdem die Schale ansonsten geschlossen ist, kann kein Wasser in den Bodenbereich der Schale eindringen und das Mittel somit nicht versumpfen.If the device is attached to the edge of the toilet bowl with a bracket, the only opening of the bowl with the cleaning agent fastened in it points towards the inside of the toilet bowl, otherwise the bowl is closed, that is to say by the closed bottom of the bowl, which is in the direction of the Edges of the toilet bowl and through the also closed bowl wall, which in the bowl also points up and down, no water can penetrate or drain. The opening of the shell is thus oriented essentially vertically. Because the water flows down the vertically aligned surface of the detergent, the detergent in the bowl is gradually rinsed off. After the shell is otherwise closed, none can Water penetrate into the bottom of the bowl and do not spill the product.

Die Seite der Aufnahmevorrichtung, an der die Schale offen ist und in Richtung des Inneren der Toilettenschüssel weist, ist die Sichtseite, so dass das in der Schale befindliche Reinigungsmittel gut sichtbar und ansprechend präsentiert werden kann.The side of the receiving device on which the bowl is open and points towards the inside of the toilet bowl is the visible side, so that the cleaning agent in the bowl can be presented in a clearly visible and appealing manner.

Wesentlich ist, dass das in der Schale befestigte Reinigungsmittel auch dann, wenn die Schale im eingehängten Zustand eine sich in die Vertikale erstreckende Öffnung hat, nicht aus der Schale herausfällt, auch dann nicht, wenn gespült wird. Dazu wird das Reinigungsmittel mit seiner in Richtung des Schalenbodens weisenden Seite mit dem Klebemittel an die Innenseite des Schalenbodens geklebt.It is essential that the cleaning agent fastened in the bowl does not fall out of the bowl even if the bowl has an opening that extends vertically in the suspended state, not even when rinsing. For this purpose, the cleaning agent is glued to the inside of the tray bottom with its side pointing in the direction of the tray base.

In einer bevorzugten Variante ist oberhalb der Schale ein Dachelement angeordnet, das dazu dient, die Öffnung der Schale gegenüber dem Wasserschwall zu schützen.In a preferred variant, a roof element is arranged above the shell, which serves to protect the opening of the shell from the water surge.

Das sich nach dem Einhängen in die Toilettenschüssel oberhalb der Schale befindliche Dachelement steht in Richtung des Schüsselinneren gegenüber dem nach innen weisenden Rand der Schalenwand etwas hervor, so dass es den Rand der Schalenwand und damit die Öffnung der Schale mit dem darin befindlichen Reinigungsmittel gegen Verwirbelungen und turbulente Strömungen des von oben herabstürzenden Spülwassers abschirmt.The roof element located above the bowl after hanging in the toilet bowl protrudes slightly towards the inside of the bowl from the inward-facing edge of the bowl wall, so that it covers the edge of the bowl wall and thus the opening of the bowl with the detergent to prevent swirling and shields turbulent flows of the rinsing water falling from above.

Vorzugsweise ist unterhalb des Dachelements ein Leitelement vorgesehen, das gegenüber der Kante des Dachelements in Richtung des Schüsselrandes hervorsteht, so dass das von dem Dachelement in Richtung des Toilettenschüsselrands herabfließende Wasser wenigstens teilweise auf dem Leitelement auftrifft. Das Leitelement dient dazu, dass das Wasser im Wesentlichen laminar an der Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels entlang läuft. Der Auflösevorgang sollte dadurch erfolgen, dass das Wasser im Wesentlichen laminar eine gewisse Strecke an der Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels entlang läuft und nicht dadurch, dass das Wasser in turbulenter Strömung durch das Auftreffen auf der Oberfläche eines Mittels einen Teil auch mechanisch herauslöst.A guide element is preferably provided below the roof element and protrudes from the edge of the roof element in the direction of the bowl edge, so that the water flowing down from the roof element in the direction of the toilet bowl edge at least partially hits the guide element. The guiding element serves to ensure that the water runs essentially laminar along the surface of the cleaning agent. The dissolving process should take place in that the water runs essentially laminarly along a certain distance along the surface of the cleaning agent and not in that the water in a turbulent flow also mechanically dissolves a part by hitting the surface of an agent.

Dadurch, dass das in der Schale befindliche Reinigungsmittel Tenside aufweist, wird das an der Oberfläche des Mittels entlang fließende Wasser gespreitet und benetzt somit im Wesentlichen die gesamte Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels.Due to the fact that the cleaning agent in the bowl has surfactants, the water flowing along the surface of the agent is spread and thus essentially wets the entire surface of the cleaning agent.

Die Vorrichtung kann mehrere Schalen aufweisen, die nebeneinander angeordnet und starr miteinander verbunden sein können, beispielsweise durch Stege. Selbstverständlich kann die Vorrichtung zwei, drei, vier, fünf oder mehr oder auch nur eine einzige Schale umfassen.The device can have a plurality of shells which are arranged next to one another and can be rigidly connected to one another, for example by means of webs. Of course, the device can comprise two, three, four, five or more or even just a single shell.

Alle Schalen können ein gemeinsames Dachelement und/oder ein gemeinsames Leitelement oder aber jeweils getrennte Dachelemente und/oder Leitelemente aufweisen, die sich oberhalb der Schalen erstrecken.All shells can have a common roof element and / or a common guide element or else separate roof elements and / or guide elements that extend above the shells.

Die Schale kann verschieden geformt sein, beispielsweise zylinderförmig, rechteckig, mit einem flachen oder auch einem abgerundeten Boden. Die Schalenwände können senkrecht zu dem Schalenboden verlaufen oder auch in einem stumpfen Winkel. Auch andere, insbesondere asymmetrische Formen sind möglich, soweit gewährleistet ist, dass das Spülwasser die Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels in der Schale überströmt. Bevorzugt ist die Schale topfförmig ausgebildet, d.h. in Form eines runden Zylinders mit einem ebenen Boden.The shell can be shaped differently, for example cylindrical, rectangular, with a flat or a rounded bottom. The shell walls can run perpendicular to the bottom of the shell or at an obtuse angle. Other, in particular asymmetrical shapes are also possible, as long as it is ensured that the rinsing water flows over the surface of the cleaning agent in the bowl. The shell is preferably pot-shaped, i.e. in the form of a round cylinder with a flat bottom.

Vorzugsweise folgt die Form des stückförmigen Reinigungsmittels der Form der Schale, d.h. die äußere Form des Reinigungsmittels korrespondiert mit der inneren Form der Schale, wobei der Innendurchmesser der Schale vorzugsweise etwa 0,4 mm bis 4,0 mm größer als der Außendurchmesser des Reinigungsmittels sein sollte, so dass ein Spalt zwischen der Wand der Schale und dem Reinigungsmittel von 0,2 mm bis 2 mm, bevorzugt von 0,5 mm bis 1,5 mm und besonders bevorzugt von 1 mm gebildet wird.Preferably the shape of the lump detergent follows the shape of the bowl, i.e. the outer shape of the cleaning agent corresponds to the inner shape of the bowl, the inner diameter of the bowl should preferably be about 0.4 mm to 4.0 mm larger than the outer diameter of the cleaning agent, so that a gap between the wall of the bowl and the cleaning agent from 0.2 mm to 2 mm, preferably from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm and particularly preferably from 1 mm.

Eine solche Ausgestaltung ist vorteilhaft, da das Reinigungsmittel nach erstmaligem Überspülen aufgrund der Feuchtigkeit aufquillt und an den Rand der Schale gepresst wird. Der Spalt zwischen dem Schalenrand und dem Reinigungsmittel wird dadurch geschlossen und die Schale abgedichtet. Somit kann nahezu kein Spülwasser mehr den Schalenboden erreichen und dort das Klebemittel anlösen oder abspülen. Auch wird so das Versumpfen zusätzlich verhindert, und das Reinigungsmittel ist in der Schale zusätzlich durch das Anpressen befestigt.Such an embodiment is advantageous because after the initial rinsing, the cleaning agent swells up due to the moisture and is pressed against the edge of the bowl. This closes the gap between the edge of the bowl and the cleaning agent and seals the bowl. This means that almost no rinse water can reach the bottom of the bowl reach and dissolve or rinse off the adhesive there. This also prevents sumping, and the detergent is also attached to the bowl by pressing.

Somit ist das Klebemittel, solange der Spalt zwischen der Schalenwand und dem Mittel geschlossen ist, gegen äußere Einflüsse geschützt. Dies trägt dazu bei, dass die Klebrigkeit des Klebemittels bei Auswahl eines geeigneten Klebemittels über mehrere Füllungen bleibt.Thus, as long as the gap between the shell wall and the agent is closed, the adhesive is protected against external influences. This helps to ensure that the stickiness of the adhesive remains over several fillings when a suitable adhesive is selected.

Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung wird unter Klebemittel ein jedes Mittel verstanden, das geeignet ist, das Reinigungsmittel in der Schale dauerhaft festzukleben. Die Viskosität des Klebemittels sollte wenigstens 15 Pas, gemessen mit einem Haake-Viskosimeter, System Platte/Platte, Plattendurchmesser 10 mm, bei einem Schergefälle von 2,62 s-1 und 20 °C betragen.In the context of the present invention, adhesive means any agent which is suitable for permanently adhering the detergent to the shell. The viscosity of the adhesive should be at least 15 Pas, measured with a Haake viscometer, plate / plate system, plate diameter 10 mm, with a shear rate of 2.62 s -1 and 20 ° C.

Als Klebemittel kann ein Haftvermittler als solche eingesetzt werden, sofern er die erforderliche Viskosität aufweist.An adhesion promoter can be used as an adhesive as long as it has the required viscosity.

Sofern ein Haftvermittler zu dünnflüssig ist, kann er mit einem Füllstoff angedickt werden.If an adhesion promoter is too thin, it can be thickened with a filler.

In einer bevorzugten Variante ist das Klebemittel hydrophob. Beispielsweise kann das Klebemittel einen hydrophoben Haftvermittler, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe der hydrierten Polystyrolderivate, der Olefinhomopolymere und der Copolymere von zwei oder mehr Olefinen, umfassen, wobei die Olefinhomopolymere und -copolymere auch teilhydriert sein können.In a preferred variant, the adhesive is hydrophobic. For example, the adhesive may comprise a hydrophobic coupling agent selected from the group of the hydrogenated polystyrene derivatives, the olefin homopolymers and the copolymers of two or more olefins, it being possible for the olefin homopolymers and copolymers to also be partially hydrogenated.

Zur Bereitstellung eines Klebemittels mit der gewünschten Viskosität wird der Haftvermittler im Allgemeinen mit Füllstoff(en) angedickt, wobei die Füllstoffe vorzugsweise hydrophobe Füllstoffe, insbesondere alkylierte oder silylierte Füllstoffe, sind. Zudem können als Füllstoffe auch hydrophilere Stoffe, beispielsweise Tenside (Pulvertenside), eingesetzt werden, wie in der EP 2 275 524 B1 , deren Inhalt hiermit in diese Anmeldung aufgenommen wird, beschriebenen. Diese Mittel sind so klebrig, dass sie zur Befestigung von stückförmigen Mitteln in der Toilettenschüssel dienen können.To provide an adhesive with the desired viscosity, the adhesion promoter is generally thickened with filler (s), the fillers preferably being hydrophobic fillers, in particular alkylated or silylated fillers. In addition, more hydrophilic substances, for example surfactants (powder surfactants), can also be used as fillers, as in US Pat EP 2 275 524 B1 , the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application. These agents are so sticky that they can be used to fasten piece-like agents in the toilet bowl.

Hydrophobe Klebemittel behalten ihre Klebefähigkeit über mehrere Füllungen bei und lassen sich quasi nicht abspülen. Sie können somit in den Schalenboden geklebt werden. Die Reinigungsmittel können dann in der Schale an dem Klebemittel festgeklebt werden. Ist das Reinigungsmittel verbraucht, dies ist im Allgemeinen nach 150 bis 250 Spülungen der Fall, kann an dasselbe Klebemittel ein neues Reinigungsmittel aufgeklebt werden.Hydrophobic adhesives retain their adhesiveness over several Fillings and can hardly be rinsed off. They can thus be glued into the bottom of the shell. The cleaning agents can then be glued to the adhesive in the shell. If the cleaning agent is used up, which is generally the case after 150 to 250 rinses, a new cleaning agent can be glued to the same adhesive.

Bei dieser Variante wird das Klebemittel vorzugsweise werksseitig auf den Innenboden der Schale aufgebracht. Der Verbraucher kann dann bei Bedarf ein stückförmiges Reinigungsmittel darauf festkleben.In this variant, the adhesive is preferably applied in the factory to the inner bottom of the shell. The consumer can then stick a piece of detergent onto it if necessary.

Selbstverständlich kann das Klebemittel dem Set auch beispielsweise in einer Tube beigegeben werden, um es selbst zu applizieren und erst bei Bedarf auf dem Innenboden der Schale aufzutragen.Of course, the adhesive can also be added to the set in a tube, for example, in order to apply it yourself and only apply it to the inner bottom of the bowl when required.

Bei der Verwendung der hydrophoben Klebemittel ist es in der Regel möglich, wenigstens zwei, vorzugsweise vier stückförmige Reinigungsmittel nacheinander an dasselbe Klebemittel anzukleben, ohne das Klebemittel ersetzen zu müssen.When using the hydrophobic adhesive, it is generally possible to adhere at least two, preferably four, piece-shaped cleaning agents in succession to the same adhesive without having to replace the adhesive.

In einer Variante ist das Klebemittel eingefärbt. Sobald das Reinigungsmittel aufgebraucht ist und eine neue Reinigungsmitteltablette in die Schale eingesetzt werden kann, wird dem Verbraucher durch die Farbe des Klebemittels angezeigt, dass ein neues Reinigungsmittel angeklebt werden muss.In one variant, the adhesive is colored. As soon as the detergent has been used up and a new detergent tablet can be inserted into the bowl, the color of the adhesive indicates to the consumer that a new detergent has to be glued on.

Weiterhin kann das Klebemittel auch eher hydrophil sein und beispielsweise einen Haftvermittler aus der Gruppe der Polyalkylenderivate, die Polyalkylenketten mit statistisch verteilten funktionellen Gruppen umfassen, oder aus der Gruppe der Copolymerisate aus der Gruppe der Monoalkylester von Poly/Methyl Vinyl Ethern/Carbonsäureanhydriden, der Olefinhomopolymere und der Copolymere von zwei oder mehr Olefinen, die teiloxidiert oder über Pfropfmoleküle weiter funktionalisiert sind oder aus der Gruppe der Polyalkylenimine, auch in alkoxylierter Form, der Polyetheramine (alkoxylierte Amine) oder der Polyglycerinpolyetheralkylcarbonsäuren umfassen. Auch solche Haftvermittler können mit hydrophoben oder hydrophilen Füllstoffen angedickt werden, insbesondere mit Pulvertensiden. Solche Klebemittel sind in der EP 2 250 245 B1 beschrieben, deren Inhalt hiermit in dieser Anmeldung aufgenommen wird.Furthermore, the adhesive can also be rather hydrophilic and, for example, an adhesion promoter from the group of the polyalkylene derivatives which comprise polyalkylene chains with randomly distributed functional groups, or from the group of the copolymers from the group of the monoalkyl esters of poly / methyl vinyl ethers / carboxylic acid anhydrides, the olefin homopolymers and the copolymers of two or more olefins which are partially oxidized or further functionalized via graft molecules or from the group of polyalkyleneimines, also in alkoxylated form, of polyetheramines (alkoxylated amines) or of polyglycerol polyetheralkyl carboxylic acids. Such adhesion promoters can also be thickened with hydrophobic or hydrophilic fillers, in particular with Powder surfactants. Such adhesives are in the EP 2 250 245 B1 described, the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application.

Bei dem hydrophilen Klebemittel ist bevorzugt, dieses nicht auf dem Schalenboden, sondern auf eine jede Reinigungsmitteltablette aufzubringen und zwar auf die in Richtung des Schalenbodens weisende Seite, so dass ein Verkleben mit dem Boden erfolgen kann. Da das Klebemittel in dieser Variante wenigstens teilweise hydrophil ist, wird es nach Abspülen der Reinigungsmitteltablette ebenfalls durch das Spülwasser vom Boden der Schale abgelöst. Beim Nachfüllen muss somit ein neues mit Klebemittel beschichtetes Reinigungsmittel in die Schale eingeklebt werden.In the case of the hydrophilic adhesive, it is preferred not to apply it to the bottom of the shell, but to each detergent tablet, namely on the side pointing in the direction of the bottom of the shell, so that it can be glued to the bottom. Since the adhesive in this variant is at least partially hydrophilic, after the detergent tablet has been rinsed off, it is also detached from the bottom of the shell by the rinsing water. When refilling, a new detergent coated with adhesive must be glued into the bowl.

Alternativ können auch Reinigungsmittel verwendet werden, die selbsthaftend sind. Diese benötigen kein zusätzliches Klebemittel, da sie den Haftvermittler bereits enthalten und somit sowohl Reinigungsmittel als auch Klebemittel sind.Alternatively, cleaning agents that are self-adhesive can also be used. These do not require an additional adhesive, since they already contain the bonding agent and are therefore both cleaning agents and adhesives.

Das stückförmige Reinigungsmittel kann in bekannter Weise Duftstoffe, Tenside, Säuren, Basen, antimikrobielle Wirkstoffe, Konservierungsstoffe, Komplexbildner, Polymere, Farbstoffe, Builder, Bleichmittel, Korrosionsinhibitoren, Abspülregulatoren und/oder Enzyme enthalten, es kann extrudiert oder aufgeschmolzen werden.The bar-shaped cleaning agent can contain fragrances, surfactants, acids, bases, antimicrobial agents, preservatives, complexing agents, polymers, dyes, builders, bleaches, corrosion inhibitors, rinse regulators and / or enzymes in a known manner; it can be extruded or melted.

Der Applikator weist einen Handgriff und ein Halteelement, das an wenigstens zwei Punkten das Reinigungsmittel an- oder umgreift, auf, wobei der Applikator vom Reinigungsmittel lösbar sein sollte. Im einfachsten Fall ist der Applikator in Art einer Pinzette ausgebildet mit einem Handgriff und zwei lösbaren Greifzangenelementen.The applicator has a handle and a holding element which engages or engages around the cleaning agent at at least two points, the applicator should be detachable from the cleaning agent. In the simplest case, the applicator is designed in the form of tweezers with a handle and two detachable gripper elements.

In einer bevorzugten Variante besteht der Applikator aus einem Hohlzylinder, der wenigstens eine stückförmige Reinigungsmitteltablette enthält, und dessen Außenseite der Handgriff ist, an dem der Verbraucher den Applikator ergreifen kann. Zum Befüllen der Schale wird ein in dem Hohlzylinder verschiebbarer Stempel betätigt, der eine einzelne Reinigungsmitteltablette aus dem Hohlzylinder nach vorne herausschiebt, wenn die Austrittsöffnung des Hohlzylinders geöffnet ist. Das Reinigungsmittel kann dann beispielsweise gegen das sich am Schalenboden befindliche Klebemittel gepresst und dadurch aufgeklebt werden.In a preferred variant, the applicator consists of a hollow cylinder which contains at least one piece-shaped detergent tablet and the outside of which is the handle on which the consumer can grip the applicator. To fill the bowl, a plunger which can be moved in the hollow cylinder is actuated and pushes a single detergent tablet out of the hollow cylinder to the front when the outlet opening of the hollow cylinder is open. The cleaning agent can then, for example, against the The bottom of the tray is pressed with adhesive and thereby glued on.

Der Rand der Schale dient hierbei als Führung für das Reinigungsmittel, damit es vom Verbraucher an dem Klebemittel in der Schale angeklebt werden kann.The edge of the bowl serves as a guide for the cleaning agent so that the consumer can stick it to the adhesive in the bowl.

Dabei braucht der Verbraucher weder die Vorrichtung zu öffnen noch muss sie aus der Toilettenschüssel entnommen werden. Die Vorrichtung kann so mehrere Male auf hygienische Art und Weise wiederbefüllt werden.The consumer does not need to open the device, nor does it have to be removed from the toilet bowl. The device can thus be refilled hygienically several times.

Ebenfalls ist es möglich, einen Applikator in Form eines Hohlzylinders einzusetzen, der gleichzeitig das Aufbringen von Klebemittel auf eine Seite des Reinigungsmittels ermöglicht. Solche Applikatoren sind in der DE 10 2012 109 397 A1 beschrieben, deren Inhalt hiermit in dieser Anmeldung aufgenommen wird.It is also possible to use an applicator in the form of a hollow cylinder which at the same time enables adhesive to be applied to one side of the cleaning agent. Such applicators are in the DE 10 2012 109 397 A1 described, the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist nicht nur einfach durch Spritzguss herstellbar und einfach aufgebaut, sondern ermöglicht auch eine gute Abspülbarkeit des in der Schale befestigten Mittels. Zudem weist sie ein modernes Design auf und ermöglicht die Sicht auf ein ansprechendes angefärbtes, transparentes, ggf. "poppiges" Mittel.The device according to the invention is not only easy to produce by injection molding and of simple construction, but also enables the agent fastened in the shell to be easily rinsed off. In addition, it has a modern design and allows the view of an attractive colored, transparent, possibly "pop" means.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist vorzugsweise aus thermoplastisch verformbaren Materialien, die mit thermischen Umformprozessen wie zum Beispiel im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden können. Dazu zählen synthetische Kunststoffe wie Polypropylen, Polyethylen, Polyethylenterphthalat, Polyacrylat, etc., aber auch ligninhaltige Systeme oder andere Massen, die aus Biomaterialien hergestellt sein können. Dabei können gegebenenfalls auch wasserlösliche Materialien wie PVA oder Modifikationen davon mit verwendet werden. Kleinserien lassen sich natürlich mit bekannten Verfahren wie zum Beispiel Lasersintern oder 3D-Drucken ebenfalls herstellen. Vorzugsweise sind die Vorrichtungen weiß und besonders bevorzugt transparent.The device according to the invention is preferably made of thermoplastically deformable materials which can be produced using thermal shaping processes, for example in the injection molding process. These include synthetic plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyacrylate, etc., but also lignin-containing systems or other materials that can be made from biomaterials. If necessary, water-soluble materials such as PVA or modifications thereof can also be used. Small series can of course also be produced using known processes such as laser sintering or 3D printing. The devices are preferably white and particularly preferably transparent.

Alle Komponenten des Sets können zusammen in einer Sichtverpackung verpackt sein. Es ist selbstverständlich möglich, dass einzelne Komponenten ineinandergefügt sind, beispielsweise kann sich das Reinigungsmittel bereits in der Schale befinden oder auch schon vom Applikator umgriffen sein. Auch können bereits mit Klebemittel versehene Reinigungsmittel im Applikator bevorratet sein.All components of the set can be packed together in a clear packaging. It is of course possible for individual components to be fitted into one another, for example Detergents are already in the bowl or have already been gripped by the applicator. Detergents already provided with adhesive can also be stored in the applicator.

Die Erfindung sowie weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen und Weiterbildungen derselben werden im Folgenden anhand der in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Beispiele und anhand von Beispielrezepturen und Vergleichsversuchen näher beschrieben und erläutert. Die der Beschreibung und den Zeichnungen zu entnehmenden Merkmale können einzeln für sich oder zu mehreren in beliebiger Kombination erfindungsgemäß angewandt werden. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1: eine perspektivische Ansicht auf die Sichtseite der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit vier Schalen, ohne Reinigungsmittel von schräg oben,
  • Figur 2: eine perspektivische Ansicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung mit vier Schalen von hinten,
  • Figur 3: eine Draufsicht auf die Sichtseite der Vorrichtung aus Figur 1, jedoch zur Erläuterung teils mit Klebemittel und Reinigungsmittel,
  • Figur 4: eine Draufsicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung von oben,
  • Figur 5: eine Ansicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung von unten,
  • Figur 6: eine Seitenansicht auf die Vorrichtung in Figur 1 (in Richtung Pfeil G), jedoch mit Reinigungsmitteln,
  • Figur 7: eine Seitenansicht auf den Schnitt entlang der Linie H-H in Richtung Pfeil G der Vorrichtung in Figur 1 mit Reinigungs-mitteln,
  • Figur 8: die Ansicht eines Bereichs aus Figur 7 mit Spülwasserströmen,
  • Figur 9: die Seitenansicht einer mit einem horizontalen Steg unterteilten Schale mit zwei Mitteln,
  • Figur 10: die perspektivische Ansicht einer mit einem horizontalen Steg unterteilten Schale mit zwei Mitteln,
  • Figur 11: eine Seitenansicht eines Applikators mit stückförmigen Reinigungsmitteln und
  • Figur 12: eine Abwandlung des Applikators aus Figur 11 mit Zuführöffnungen/Kanälen für Klebemittel.
The invention and further advantageous embodiments and developments thereof are described and explained in more detail below on the basis of the examples shown in the drawings and on the basis of example formulations and comparative tests. The features to be gathered from the description and the drawings can be used according to the invention individually or in groups in any combination. Show it:
  • Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the visible side of the device according to the invention with four shells, without detergent from obliquely above,
  • Figure 2 : a perspective view of the device according to the invention with four shells from behind,
  • Figure 3 : a top view of the visible side of the device Figure 1 , but partly for explanation with adhesive and cleaning agent,
  • Figure 4 : a top view of the device according to the invention from above,
  • Figure 5 : a view of the device according to the invention from below,
  • Figure 6 : a side view of the device in Figure 1 (in the direction of arrow G), but with cleaning agents,
  • Figure 7 : a side view of the section along the line HH in the direction of arrow G of the device in Figure 1 with cleaning agents,
  • Figure 8 : view an area Figure 7 with rinsing water flows,
  • Figure 9 : the side view of a shell divided by a horizontal web with two means,
  • Figure 10 : the perspective view of a shell divided by a horizontal web with two means,
  • Figure 11 : a side view of an applicator with bar-shaped cleaning agents and
  • Figure 12 : a modification of the applicator Figure 11 with feed openings / channels for adhesive.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 11 umfasst vier Schalen 12, die zur Aufnahme eines Reinigungsmittels 13 dienen und einen Bügel 14, der in bekannter Weise zur Befestigung an dem Rand einer Toilette dient. In Figur 1 ist die Vorrichtung 11 ohne Reinigungsmittel 13 dargestellt.The device 11 according to the invention comprises four shells 12 which are used for Serve receiving a cleaning agent 13 and a bracket 14, which is used in a known manner for attachment to the edge of a toilet. In Figure 1 the device 11 is shown without cleaning agent 13.

Der Bügel 14 ist in den Figuren 1 bis 6 in der Grundstellung gezeigt und ist nach Abwicklung in der Lage, den Toilettenschüsselrand außenumfangseitig zu umfassen und die Vorrichtung 11 sicher innerhalb der Toilettenschüssel festzulegen.The bracket 14 is in the Figures 1 to 6 shown in the basic position and after processing is able to enclose the rim of the toilet bowl on the outer circumference and to fix the device 11 securely within the toilet bowl.

Der Bügel 14 ist mit wenigstens einer Schale 12 mittelbar oder unmittelbar starr verbunden. Die Befestigung des Bügels 14 kann beispielsweise auch über das Dachelement 40 erfolgen.The bracket 14 is directly or indirectly rigidly connected to at least one shell 12. The bracket 14 can also be attached, for example, via the roof element 40.

Die Schalen 12, die in Figur 7 und 8 vergrößert dargestellt sind, sind zylinderförmig und weisen eine Topfform auf, der ebene Schalenboden 22 und die Schalenwände 23 bilden einen geschlossenen Körper, am Boden 22 und an den Wänden 23 befinden sich keine Eintritts- und keine Austrittsöffnungen für das Spülwasser.The shells 12, which in Figure 7 and 8th are shown enlarged, are cylindrical and have a pot shape, the flat shell bottom 22 and the shell walls 23 form a closed body, on the bottom 22 and on the walls 23 there are no inlet and outlet openings for the rinsing water.

Die Schalenwand 23 endet in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel in einem ebenen Rand 26, der eine Öffnung 24 umgrenzt, in die das Reinigungsmittel 13 eingefüllt ist/werden kann.The shell wall 23 ends in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl in a flat edge 26 which delimits an opening 24 into which the cleaning agent 13 is / can be filled.

Die Schale 12 weist vorzugsweise einen Durchmesser zwischen 0,5 cm und 5 cm, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 2 cm und 4 cm auf und eine Höhe zwischen 0,5 cm und 3 cm und vorzugsweise zwischen 0,8 cm und 2,5 cm.The shell 12 preferably has a diameter between 0.5 cm and 5 cm, particularly preferably between 2 cm and 4 cm and a height between 0.5 cm and 3 cm and preferably between 0.8 cm and 2.5 cm.

In dieser dargestellten Ausführungsform sind die Schalen 12 rotationssymmetrisch, die Rotationsachse (Zylinderachse) 30 der Schalen 12 erstreckt sich, wenn die Vorrichtung 11 mit dem Bügel 14 am Rand einer Toilettenschüssel eingehängt ist in horizontaler Richtung in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel und die Öffnung 24 der Schalen 12 verläuft senkrecht der horizontalen Richtung, d.h. die Öffnungen 24 der Schalen 12 sind vertikal ausgerichtet.In this illustrated embodiment, the bowls 12 are rotationally symmetrical, the axis of rotation (cylinder axis) 30 of the bowls 12 extends when the device 11 with the bracket 14 is hung on the edge of a toilet bowl in a horizontal direction in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl and the opening 24 the shells 12 are perpendicular to the horizontal direction, ie the openings 24 of the shells 12 are aligned vertically.

Die Böden 22 aller vier Schalen 12 liegen in dieser Ausführungsform in einer vertikalen Fläche, die Ränder 26 der vier Schalen 12 liegen auf einer dazu coplanaren vertikalen Fläche. Die Wände 23 der vier Schalen 12 können sich berühren, miteinander verbunden oder aber auch voneinander beabstandet sein. In der dargestellten Variante ( Fig. 1 ) verläuft jeweils ein horizontaler Steg 34 zwischen den Schalen 12, der die Ränder 26 zweier benachbarter Schalen 12 verbindet. Alle vier Schalen 12 sind über die Stege 34 miteinander verbunden. Die Breiten der Stege 34 können beispielsweise zwischen 0,5 cm und 1,5 cm betragen.The bottoms 22 of all four shells 12 lie in this embodiment in a vertical surface, the edges 26 of the four shells 12 lie on a coplanar vertical surface. The walls 23 of the four shells 12 can touch, be connected to one another or else be spaced from each other. In the variant shown ( Fig. 1 ) a horizontal web 34 runs between the shells 12, which connects the edges 26 of two adjacent shells 12. All four shells 12 are connected to one another via the webs 34. The widths of the webs 34 can be, for example, between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm.

Beispielhaft sind in der Figur 3 die Schalen 12 teilweise befüllt dargestellt. Auf dem Boden 22 der linken Schale 12' ist das Klebemittel 15 aufgetragen. Die Menge und Dicke des aufgetragenen Klebemittels 15 richtet sich nach der erforderlichen Klebewirkung. Die zweite Schale 12" von links zeigt nun das Reinigungsmittel 13, das auf dem darunter befindlichen und nicht sichtbaren Klebemittel 15 in der Schale 12 befestigt ist. Die beiden rechten Schalen 12, 12''' sind in der Figur 3 leer dargestellt.Examples are in the Figure 3 the shells 12 are shown partially filled. The adhesive 15 is applied to the bottom 22 of the left shell 12 '. The amount and thickness of the adhesive 15 applied depends on the required adhesive effect. The second shell 12 "from the left now shows the cleaning agent 13, which is attached to the underlying and invisible adhesive 15 in the shell 12. The two right shells 12, 12"'are in the Figure 3 shown empty.

Da das Reinigungsmittel 13 im Wesentlichen der Form der Schale 12 folgt, jedoch etwas kleiner ist als die Schale 12, entsteht ein Spalt 16 zwischen Schalenwand 23 und Reinigungsmittel 13, der jedoch beim Überspülen des Reinigungsmittels 13 mit Spülwasser durch das Quellen des Mittels 13 im Allgemeinen geschlossen wird.Since the cleaning agent 13 essentially follows the shape of the bowl 12, but is somewhat smaller than the bowl 12, a gap 16 is formed between the bowl wall 23 and the cleaning agent 13, but this generally occurs when the cleaning agent 13 is rinsed with rinsing water by the swelling of the agent 13 is closed.

Das Reinigungsmittel 13 wird zum Beispiel mithilfe eines Applikators 60, der nachfolgend im Detail beschrieben wird, in die Schale 12 eingebracht. Beispielsweise umfasst der Applikator einen Handgriff und ein Halteelement, das das Reinigungsmittel 13 an wenigstens zwei Punkten an- oder umgreifen kann. Das Reinigungsmittel 13 wird mit seiner der Sichtseite gegenüberliegenden Seite auf das Klebemittel 15 gedrückt, das sich auf dem Schalenboden 22 befindet, und die Verbindung zwischen dem Applikator 60 und dem Reinigungsmittel 13 gelöst.The cleaning agent 13 is introduced into the shell 12, for example, using an applicator 60, which is described in detail below. For example, the applicator comprises a handle and a holding element that can grip or grip the cleaning agent 13 at at least two points. The cleaning agent 13 is pressed with its side opposite the visible side onto the adhesive 15, which is located on the tray bottom 22, and the connection between the applicator 60 and the cleaning agent 13 is released.

Oberhalb einer jeden Schale 12 ist ein Dachelement 40, das in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel gegenüber dem Rand 26 der Schale 12 um einen Abstand 27 hervorsteht (vgl. Figur 6 bis 8 ). Der gegenüber dem Rand 26 der Schale 12 hervorspringende Teil des Dachelements 40 bildet den Überstand 27. Durch den Überstand 27 des Dachelements 40 wird ein Teil des von oben auf das Dachelement 40 auftreffenden Spülwassers (Pfeil A in Figur 8 ) entsprechend Pfeil B1 in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel geleitet und stürzt von dem Überstand 27 des Dachelements 40 entsprechend Pfeil B2 in dem Abstand 27 zu der Öffnung der Schale 12 nach unten. Durch diesen Wasserstrom B2 wird die Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels 13 nicht benetzt.Above each bowl 12 there is a roof element 40 which projects in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl from the edge 26 of the bowl 12 by a distance 27 (cf. Figure 6 to 8 ). The part of the roof element 40 protruding from the edge 26 of the shell 12 forms the protrusion 27. The protrusion 27 of the roof element 40 becomes part of the rinsing water which strikes the roof element 40 from above (arrow A in Figure 8 ) Directed according to arrow B1 in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl and falls from the overhang 27 of the roof element 40 according to arrow B2 in the distance 27 to the opening of the shell 12 downwards. The surface of the cleaning agent 13 is not wetted by this water flow B2.

Das Dachelement 40 erstreckt sich in Richtung des Randes der Toilettenschüssel etwa bis auf die Höhe des Schalenbodens 22, so dass das Spülwasser eigentlich vom Dachelement 40 herab entsprechend Pfeil C vorbei am Schalenboden 22 nach unten laufen würde. Das auf der Rückseite des Dachelements 40 entsprechend Pfeil C herablaufende Wasser wird allerdings wenigstens teilweise mittels eines Leitelements 45 aufgefangen, das sich in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel erstreckt und einen Teil des Wasserstroms entsprechend Pfeil D auf die nach oben weisende Seite 44 der Schalenwand 23 leitet. Am Rand 26 der Schale 12 fließt das Wasser dann ähnlich einer Gardine aus Wasser gemäß Pfeil E vorbei an der Schalenöffnung 24 nach unten.The roof element 40 extends in the direction of the edge of the toilet bowl approximately to the level of the bowl bottom 22, so that the flushing water would actually run down from the roof element 40 in accordance with arrow C past the bowl bottom 22. The water flowing down on the back of the roof element 40 in accordance with arrow C is, however, at least partially collected by means of a guide element 45 which extends in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl and a part of the water flow in accordance with arrow D on the upward-facing side 44 of the bowl wall 23 directs. At the edge 26 of the bowl 12, the water then flows downward like the curtain of water according to arrow E past the bowl opening 24.

Ein Teil des Wassers, das auf das Leitelement 45 entsprechend Pfeil C aufgetroffen ist, fließt auch an dem Leitelement 45 in Richtung des Randes der Toilettenschüssel gemäß Pfeil F und dann nach unten.Some of the water that has hit the guide element 45 according to arrow C also flows on the guide element 45 in the direction of the edge of the toilet bowl according to arrow F and then downwards.

Dadurch, dass ein Teil des von oben turbulent auf das Dachelement 40 auftreffende Wasser in Richtung des Toilettenschüsselrands auf das Leitelement 45 geleitet wird und von diesem wiederum ein Teil des Wasserstroms in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel auf der Oberfläche des Leitelements 45 bzw. der Wand 23 der Schale 12 entlang bis zum Rand 26 der Schale 12 fließt, wird ein wesentlich laminarer schwächerer Wasserstrom erhalten, der dann entlang der Öffnung 24 der Schale 12, das heißt entlang der Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels 13 in Art einer Wassergardine, nach unten fließt und so im Wesentlichen ohne Turbulenzen und ohne durch den Wasserstrom verursachten zusätzlichen Abrieb ein Teil des Mittels 13 nach und nach auflöst. Das Wasser mit dem aufgelösten Reinigungsmittel 13 fließt an der Schale 12 entlang oder - bei bereits teilweise abgewaschenem Reinigungsmittel 13 - aus der Schale 12 heraus in den Toilettensumpf, so dass ein Versumpfen des Reinigungsmittels 13 in der Schale 12 vermieden wird.Characterized in that a part of the water, which is turbulent from above on the roof element 40, is directed towards the edge of the toilet bowl onto the guide element 45 and, in turn, a part of the water flow towards the interior 29 of the toilet bowl on the surface of the guide element 45 or the wall 23 flows along the bowl 12 to the edge 26 of the bowl 12, a substantially laminar weaker water flow is obtained, which then flows down along the opening 24 of the bowl 12, that is, along the surface of the cleaning agent 13 in the manner of a water curtain, and so on essentially without turbulence and without additional abrasion caused by the water flow, part of the agent 13 gradually dissolves. The water with the dissolved cleaning agent 13 flows along the bowl 12 or - in the case of cleaning agent 13 that has already been partially washed off - out of the bowl 12 into the toilet sump, so that the cleaning agent 13 is prevented from becoming dirty in the bowl 12.

Die Leitelemente 45 weisen vorzugsweise auf beiden Seiten schräg nach oben stehende Stege 46 auf (vgl. Fig. 2 , 4, 5 ), über die die Wände 23 der Schalen 12 bzw. der Leitelemente 45 mit dem Dachelement 40 verbunden sind. Diese Stege 46 kanalisieren zudem den Wasserstrom in Richtung der Oberfläche des Reinigungsmittels 13 entsprechend Pfeil D in Figur 8 und verhindern ein seitliches Abfließen.The guide elements 45 preferably point obliquely on both sides webs 46 above (cf. Fig. 2 , 4, 5 ), via which the walls 23 of the shells 12 or the guide elements 45 are connected to the roof element 40. These webs 46 also channel the water flow in the direction of the surface of the cleaning agent 13 according to arrow D in Figure 8 and prevent lateral drainage.

Vorzugsweise ist der Bügel 14 beidseitig mit den beiden mittleren Dachelementen 40 und den sich unterhalb der Dachelemente 40 erstreckenden Stegen 46 (vgl. Figur 1 ) verbunden.The bracket 14 is preferably on both sides with the two middle roof elements 40 and the webs 46 extending below the roof elements 40 (cf. Figure 1 ) connected.

Der in Figur 7 dargestellte Schnitt entlang der Linie H-H in Figur 1 zeigt, dass das Dachelement 40 von der Oberseite 44 der Schalenwand 23 durch einen Schlitz 48 getrennt ist, durch den der Fluss des Wassers entsprechend Pfeil D in Figur 8 erfolgt. Die Größe der Schlitze 48 wirkt sich auf den Fluss des Wassers aus. In Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel weist das Dachelement 40 noch eine Blende 42 auf.The in Figure 7 shown section along the line HH in Figure 1 shows that the roof element 40 is separated from the top 44 of the shell wall 23 by a slot 48 through which the flow of water according to arrow D in Figure 8 he follows. The size of the slots 48 affects the flow of water. In the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl, the roof element 40 also has an aperture 42.

Die Blende 42 dient als Prallfläche für das in Richtung Pfeil D fließende Wasser und leitet den Wasserstrom nach unten. Die Blende 42 muss nicht durchgehend und gleichmäßig sein, sie kann zum Beispiel auch "sinusförmig" ausgestaltet sein (also pro Schale) oder kammartig oder bei vier Schalen 12 jeweils anders, um zum Beispiel das Volumen der Schalen 12 mehr oder weniger stark auszuspülen, je nachdem, wie die Form der Schale 12 und deren Füllungsgrad ist, oder um den Wasserfluss zum Beispiel auch noch auf die abzuspülende Masse anzupassen. Mit der Blende 42 kann somit eine "Zerteilung" der Wassergardine erreicht werden oder eine stärkere Ablenkung nach innen oder nach außen (Winkel 90° plus / minus 20°). Diese Merkmale können selbstverständlich auch kombiniert sein.The aperture 42 serves as an impact surface for the water flowing in the direction of arrow D and directs the water flow downwards. The diaphragm 42 does not have to be continuous and uniform, it can, for example, also be configured to be “sinusoidal” (that is to say per shell) or comb-like or different in the case of four shells 12, for example to rinse out the volume of the shells 12 more or less, depending according to how the shape of the bowl 12 is and its degree of filling, or to adapt the water flow to the mass to be rinsed, for example. With the aperture 42, a "division" of the water curtain can be achieved or a greater deflection inwards or outwards (angle 90 ° plus / minus 20 °). Of course, these features can also be combined.

Neben der zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsform können die Schalen 12 jedoch auch nicht rotationssymmetrisch, zum Beispiel quaderförmig, geformt sein. Zudem können die Schalen 12 versetzt angeordnet sein, auch können einige Schalen 12 nach hinten oder nach vorne versetzt sein, so dass die Schalen 12 nicht alle in einer vertikalen Fläche liegen. Auch müssen die Schalen 12 nicht alle gleich sein, zum Beispiel kann die Vorrichtung 11 eine kleine Schale 12 und dann eine große Schale 12, dann wieder eine kleine Schale 12 umfassen oder auch eine Variation des Füllvolumens über die (auch unterschiedliche) Tiefe der Schalen 12. Die Schalen 12 können auch eine unterschiedliche Neigung zur Hauptachse besitzen, also unterschiedlich gekippt sein gegenüber der Toiletteninnenseite 29, ebenfalls auch einen Höhenversatz oder einen Versatz nach vorn oder hinten bezogen auf eine gedachte Hauptebene aufweisen. Bei unterschiedlichen Schalen 12 oder deren nichtlinearen Anordnung kann die Anpassung über die Veränderung der Blende 42 an dem Dachelement 40 erfolgen.In addition to the embodiment described above, however, the shells 12 may also not be rotationally symmetrical, for example cuboid. In addition, the shells 12 can be arranged offset, some shells 12 can also be offset backwards or forwards, so that the shells 12 are not all in a vertical surface. Also, the shells 12 need not all be the same, for example the device 11 can be a small shell 12 and then a large shell 12, then again comprise a small bowl 12 or a variation of the filling volume over the (also different) depth of the bowls 12. The bowls 12 can also have a different inclination to the main axis, that is to say they can be tilted differently with respect to the inside of the toilet 29, also also a height offset or have an offset forwards or backwards with respect to an imaginary main plane. In the case of different shells 12 or their non-linear arrangement, the adjustment can be made by changing the aperture 42 on the roof element 40.

In einer weiteren Variante sind die Bodenflächen 22 der Schalen 12 nicht eben, sondern geformt, um dadurch Figuren oder Schriftzüge oder Ähnliches zu gestalten.In a further variant, the bottom surfaces 22 of the shells 12 are not flat, but are shaped in order to thereby design figures or lettering or the like.

Ebenso ist möglich, innerhalb der Schalen 12 zusätzliche Stege 50 vorzusehen, die die Schale 12 beispielsweise in zwei Bereiche, in denen zwei verschiedene Reinigungsmittel 13a und 13b bevorratet werden können, unterteilen kann. Die Stege 50 können mit dem Schalenrand 26 abschließen oder gegenüber diesem in Richtung des Inneren 29 der Toilettenschüssel etwas hervorstehen (vgl. Fig. 9 und Fig. 10 ), so dass der hervorstehende Steg 50 insbesondere, wenn er horizontal verläuft, wiederum das herunterlaufende Wasser "sammelt". Dieses kann dann durch in dem hervorstehenden Steg 50 vorgesehene Öffnungen 51 an dem sich unterhalb des Steges 50 in dem unteren Halbraum befindlichen Mittel 13b nach unten laufen.It is also possible to provide additional webs 50 within the shells 12, which can divide the shell 12 into two areas, for example, in which two different cleaning agents 13a and 13b can be stored. The webs 50 can terminate with the bowl edge 26 or protrude somewhat in the direction of the interior 29 of the toilet bowl (cf. 9 and 10 ), so that the projecting web 50, in particular if it runs horizontally, "collects" the water running down again. This can then run down through openings 51 provided in the projecting web 50 on the means 13b located below the web 50 in the lower half-space.

Auch kann in einer Schale 12 nochmals eine weitere Schale 12 vorgesehen sein, so dass in einer Schale 12 beispielsweise ein Mittel 13 in Form eines farbigen Kreises (entsprechend der inneren Schale 12) von einem andersfarbigen Ring (der äußeren Schale 12) umgeben ist.A further shell 12 can also be provided in a shell 12, so that in a shell 12, for example, a means 13 in the form of a colored circle (corresponding to the inner shell 12) is surrounded by a differently colored ring (the outer shell 12).

In Abhängigkeit von dem bzw. den verwendeten Reinigungsmitteln 13 in den Schalen 12 und der Geometrie können die Schalen 12 auch zu unterschiedlichen Zeitpunkten vollständig entleert sein.Depending on the cleaning agent (s) 13 used in the shells 12 and the geometry, the shells 12 can also be completely emptied at different times.

Die in Figur 11 dargestellte bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Applikators 60 weist einen Hohlzylinder 62 auf, der mehrere stückförmige Reinigungsmittel 13 enthält und diese umgreift.In the Figure 11 The preferred embodiment of the applicator 60 shown has a hollow cylinder 62 which contains a plurality of piece-shaped cleaning agents 13 and surrounds them.

In dem Hohlzylinder 62 ist auf der der Ausgabeöffnung 64 entgegengesetzten Seite ein Stempel 61 vorgesehen, der dazu dient, die stückförmigen Reinigungsmittel 13 in Richtung der Ausgabeöffnung 64 zu transportieren. Hierzu wird der Stempel 61 in dem Zylinder 62 in Richtung (Z-Richtung) der Ausgabeöffnung 64 des Zylinders 62 geschoben.A stamp 61 is provided in the hollow cylinder 62 on the side opposite the dispensing opening 64 and is used to transport the piece-shaped cleaning agents 13 in the direction of the dispensing opening 64. For this purpose, the punch 61 is pushed in the cylinder 62 in the direction (Z direction) of the discharge opening 64 of the cylinder 62.

Der Applikator 60 kann an der Außenfläche des Hohlzylinders 62 umgriffen und am Stempel 61 betätigt werden, so dass die Außenfläche und der Stempel 61 als Handgriff dienen.The applicator 60 can be gripped on the outer surface of the hollow cylinder 62 and actuated on the stamp 61, so that the outer surface and the stamp 61 serve as a handle.

Um zu verhindern, dass die Reinigungsmittel 13 bei Betätigung des Stempels 61 unkontrolliert aus der Ausgabeöffnung 64 herausfallen, sind an der Ausgabeöffnung 64 zwei Finger 63 vorgesehen, um die Ausgabeöffnung 64 teilweise zu verschließen und erst bei Betätigung des Stempels 61 ein einzelnes Reinigungsmittel 13 freizugeben.In order to prevent the cleaning agents 13 from falling out of the dispensing opening 64 in an uncontrolled manner when the stamp 61 is actuated, two fingers 63 are provided on the dispensing opening 64 in order to partially close the dispensing opening 64 and to release a single cleaning agent 13 only when the stamp 61 is actuated.

Eine Abwandlung des Applikators 60 aus Figur 11 mit einer Zuführöffnung 66 für Klebemittel 15 ist in Figur 12 dargestellt. Der Applikator 60 weist einen oder mehrere Kanäle 67 zum Zuführen und einen oder mehrere Öffnungen 66 zur Ausgabe des Klebemittels 15 auf das Reinigungsmittel 13 auf. Wird nun der Stempel 61 betätigt, werden die stückförmigen Reinigungsmittel 13 in Richtung der Ausgabeöffnung 64 geschoben und das vorderste Reinigungsmittel 13 mit Klebemittel 15 versehen.A modification of the applicator 60 Figure 11 with a feed opening 66 for adhesive 15 is in Figure 12 shown. The applicator 60 has one or more channels 67 for feeding and one or more openings 66 for dispensing the adhesive 15 onto the cleaning agent 13. If the punch 61 is now actuated, the piece-shaped cleaning agents 13 are pushed in the direction of the dispensing opening 64 and the foremost cleaning agent 13 is provided with adhesive 15.

Ausführungsbeispiele:Examples:

Die Klebemittel können beispielsweise wie folgt hergestellt werden:
Beispielrezeptur eines hydrophoben Klebemittels in Anlehnung an EP 2 275 524 B1 : Tabelle 1 Chemische Bezeichnung Funktion Gew.% Kelzan ASX Xanthan Verdicker 0,99 Versagel M1600 hydriertes Butylen/Ethylen/Styrol-copolymer Haftvermittler 36,70 Tensopol USP 94 C12-C16 Laurylsulfat Verdicker / Tensid 49,60 Orange Fun Parfüm 12,71 Summe 100 The adhesives can be produced, for example, as follows:
Example formulation of a hydrophobic adhesive based on EP 2 275 524 B1 : <b> Table 1 </b> Chemical name function % By weight Kelzan ASX Xanthan Thickener 0.99 Failure M1600 hydrogenated butylene / ethylene / styrene copolymer Adhesion promoter 36.70 Tensopol USP 94 C12-C16 lauryl sulfate Thickener / surfactant 49.60 Orange fun Perfume 12.71 total 100

Anstelle des Tensopol USP 94 und des Kelzan ASX kann auch ein anderer, insbesondere ein hydrophober Verdicker, verwendet werden.Instead of the Tensopol USP 94 and the Kelzan ASX, another, in particular a hydrophobic, thickener can also be used.

Beispielrezeptur eines hydrophilen Klebemittels in Anlehnung an EP 2 250 245 B1 : Tabelle 2 Chemische Bezeichnung Funktion Gew.% Kelzan ASX Xanthan Verdicker 0,99 Lupasol SK Polyethylenimin Haftvermittler 36,70 Tensopol USP 94 C12-C16 Laurylsulfat Verdicker / Tensid 49,60 Orange Fun Parfüm 12,71 Summe 100 Example formulation of a hydrophilic adhesive based on EP 2 250 245 B1 : <b> Table 2 </b> Chemical name function % By weight Kelzan ASX Xanthan Thickener 0.99 Lupasol SK Polyethyleneimine Adhesion promoter 36.70 Tensopol USP 94 C12-C16 lauryl sulfate Thickener / surfactant 49.60 Orange fun Perfume 12.71 total 100

Kelzan ASX ist ein Xanthan (Verdicker/Koverdicker), erhältlich bei Kelco.Kelzan ASX is a xanthan (thickener / co-thickener) available from Kelco.

Lupasol SK ist ein flüssiges bei der Firma BASF erhältliches Polyethy-lenimin mit einer Molmasse von ca. 2000000.Lupasol SK is a liquid polyethylene imine available from BASF with a molecular weight of approximately 2,000,000.

Tensopol USP 94 ist ein anionisches Tensid (C12-C16 Laurylsulfat), erhältlich bei Manro.Tensopol USP 94 is an anionic surfactant (C12-C16 lauryl sulfate) available from Manro.

Orange Fun ist ein Parfüm, erhältlich bei Givaudan.Orange Fun is a perfume available from Givaudan.

Versagel M1600 ist ein hydriertes Butylen/Ethylen/Styrolcopolymer, erhältlich bei sblack/Penreco.Versagel M1600 is a hydrogenated butylene / ethylene / styrene copolymer available from sblack / Penreco.

Claims (14)

  1. A set for the maintenance cleaning of toilets, comprising
    - at least one block-shaped cleaning agent (13),
    - a device (11) for accommodating said at least one block-shaped cleaning agent (13),
    said device (11), which may be fastened to the rim of a toilet bowl, comprising at least one shell (12) for accommodating said at least one block-shaped cleaning agent (13) and each shell (12) having only one opening (24),
    characterised in that this opening (24) faces towards the interior (29) of the toilet bowl when the device (11) is fastened to the rim (31) of the toilet bowl by means of the bracket (14) and in that the set further comprises an adhesive (15) and an applicator (60) for inserting said at least one block-shaped cleaning agent (13) into the device (11) .
  2. The set as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the device (11) has at least one roof member (40) which protrudes towards the bowl interior (29) with respect to the rim (26) of the at least one shell (12) facing towards said interior (29) of the toilet bowl.
  3. The set as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that below the at least one roof member (40), at least one guide member (45) is provided which protrudes from an edge (41) of the at least one roof member (40) in the direction of the bowl rim, such that the water running down from the roof member (40) in the direction of the toilet bowl rim will at least partially impinge on the guide member (45).
  4. The set as claimed in any one of claims 2 and 3, characterised in that the device (11) has a plurality of shells (12) and the shells (12) share one common roof member (40) and/or one common guide member (45) or, alternatively, said shells have each separate roof members (40) and/or guide members (45) of their own which extend above said shells (12).
  5. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the shell (12) has a given inner diameter and the cleaning agent (13) has a given outer diameter, and in that the inner diameter of the shell (12) is larger than the outer diameter of the cleaning agent (13) by about 0.4 mm, preferably by 4.0 mm, thus leaving a gap (16) around the cleaning agent (13) that extends between the wall of the shell (23) and the cleaning agent (13) and has a width of between 0.2 mm and 2 mm, preferably between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, and most preferably of 1 mm.
  6. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the adhesive (15) is hydrophobic and preferably comprises an adhesion promoter selected from the group of hydrogenated polystyrene derivatives, of olefin homopolymers and of copolymers of two or more olefins, said olefin homopolymers and copolymers being possibly partially oxidized, the adhesive (15) being preferably applied to the interior of the bottom (22) of the shell (12).
  7. The set as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the adhesive (15) is at least partly hydrophilic and preferably comprises an adhesion promoter selected from the group of polyalkylene derivatives which comprise polyalkylene chains with randomly distributed functional groups, or from the group of copolymers formed from the group of monoalkylesters of poly/methyl vinylethers/carboxylic anhydrides, olefin homopolymers and copolymers of two or more olefins being partially oxidized or further functionalized via graft molecules, or from the group of polyalkyleneimines, also in alkoxylated form, of polyether amines (alkoxylated amines) or of polyglycerol polyether alkylcarboxylic acids, said at least partly hydrophilic adhesive (15) being preferably applied to the surface of the cleaning agent (13) facing towards the shell bottom (22).
  8. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the applicator (60) has at least one handle and one holding member (62) holding the cleaning agent (13) on at least two points or surrounding it, and in that the cleaning agent (13) may be dispensed from the applicator (60).
  9. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the device (11) is made from thermoplastically deformable materials.
  10. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the viscosity of the adhesive (15) is at least 15 Pa·s, as measured by a Haake viscometer system plate/plate, with a plate diameter of 10 mm, at a shear rate of 2.62 s-1 and at a temperature of 20 °C.
  11. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the adhesive (15) is coloured.
  12. The set as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one block-shaped cleaning agent (13), a device (11) for accommodating at least one block-shaped cleaning agent (13), an adhesive (15), and an applicator (60) are packaged together in one blister pack.
  13. The set as claimed in claim 12, characterised in that the applicator (60) has a hollow cylinder (62) which contains, and surrounds, a plurality of block-shaped cleaning agents (13).
  14. The set as claimed in any one of claims 12 or 13, characterised in that the applicator (60) has one or several channels (67) for supplying the adhesive (15) and one or more openings (66) for dispensing said adhesive onto the cleaning agent (13).
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