EP3541259B1 - Haushaltsreinigungsbehälter und anordnung mit solch einem behälter und einem wischmopp - Google Patents

Haushaltsreinigungsbehälter und anordnung mit solch einem behälter und einem wischmopp Download PDF

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EP3541259B1
EP3541259B1 EP17803833.7A EP17803833A EP3541259B1 EP 3541259 B1 EP3541259 B1 EP 3541259B1 EP 17803833 A EP17803833 A EP 17803833A EP 3541259 B1 EP3541259 B1 EP 3541259B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
    • A47L13/51—Storing of cleaning tools, e.g. containers therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
    • A47L13/51—Storing of cleaning tools, e.g. containers therefor
    • A47L13/512—Clamping devices for hanging the tools

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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning tank for household cleaning of any type of smooth surface, in particular floors.
  • the present invention also relates to an assembly comprising such a tray and a broom.
  • a bucket filled with a cleaning liquid for example water mixed if necessary with a cleaning product or detergent.
  • a cleaning liquid for example water mixed if necessary with a cleaning product or detergent.
  • the user soaks a mop in the cleaning liquid before applying it to the floor to scrub the floor with said mop.
  • the mop is dipped again in the liquid contained in the bucket in order to be rinsed and then wrung out before being soaked again to clean a new portion of the floor.
  • the user repeats the operation as many times as necessary to clean the desired floor surface.
  • these operations lead to gradually contaminating the cleaning liquid with the dirt taken from the floor to be cleaned. This results in frequent replacement of the cleaning fluid and overconsumption of water and cleaning product.
  • Multi-compartment buckets were then proposed, comprising a reservoir of cleaning liquid and a vase of dirty water, the latter surmounted by a wiping device.
  • these devices do not prevent the clean liquid reservoir from being contaminated because the dirt is still present on the mop so that part of it is nevertheless diluted in the clean liquid reservoir when the mop is immersed in the reservoir in order to be rinsed or soaked to clean a new portion of soil.
  • the document EP0781524 discloses a metering device which aims to limit the consumption of cleaning liquid.
  • the metering device comprises a reserve chamber containing the cleaning liquid and a wetting chamber in which a cleaning tool is immersed in the cleaning liquid.
  • the cleaning liquid is introduced in a controlled manner via a metering valve and an actuator acting on said valve, from the reserve chamber to the wetting chamber.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device reducing the consumption of water and the consumption of cleaning product. It also aims to avoid or at least reduce the contamination of the cleaning liquid each time the broom is immersed in the device after use on a floor, improving hygiene. It also aims to facilitate the use of a cleaning device. Its aim is to offer a more economical and more ecological device. Finally, it aims to provide a more reliable and more compact cleaning device.
  • At least one of the objectives is achieved with a container intended for household cleaning, by a cleaning liquid.
  • the tank is intended to contain at least one cleaning liquid.
  • Household cleaning is understood to mean the cleaning of floors or residential surfaces or the cleaning of floors or surfaces for professional use.
  • cleaning liquid typically means water, mixed where appropriate with one or more detergents and / or cleaning products.
  • the invention is based on Pascal's principle which characterizes the equilibrium of liquids.
  • the cleaning liquid (of uniform density) is in equilibrium between the cleaning liquid reservoir and the basin.
  • the surface of the cleaning liquid contained in the basin is always subjected to atmospheric pressure, while the surface of the cleaning liquid contained in the tank is subjected to a lower pressure due to the airtightness of the tank.
  • the at least one opening is not submerged on the basin side, it allows air to enter the tank and consequently the cleaning liquid contained in the tank flows into the tank. basin, until the liquid level in the basin again closes the opening.
  • the level of cleaning liquid is substantially constant in the basin whereas it decreases regularly in the reservoir, as the reservoir replenishes the basin after each withdrawal from the basin.
  • the liquid always moves from the reservoir to the basin, so that any dirt possibly brought back by the spongy body does not contaminate the reservoir, which therefore always supplies the basin with perfectly clean liquid.
  • the permanent communication between the basin and the reservoir is a guarantee of reliability, compared to the prior art.
  • the capacity of cleaning liquid of the basin corresponds to an amount just sufficient to properly soak the spongy body.
  • the overconsumption of cleaning fluid is also controlled or avoided, as is the risk that residual dirt, after spinning, mixes with a large quantity of liquid, which improves hygiene during cleaning.
  • the cleaning tank has a generally rectangular exterior shape.
  • the pelvis has a generally substantially rectangular or quadrilateral interior shape so that the spongy body can rest on the surface of the bottom of the pelvis.
  • the cleaning tank according to the invention is intended to be used, typically, with a mop comprising a spongy body on or around the head of the mop.
  • the brush comprises a head of substantially rectangular or quadrilateral shape so that said head is surrounded at least in part by the spongy body.
  • the spongy body is a mop or a wipe.
  • the shape of the head of the broom is sized so that the head can rest on the surface of the bottom of the basin in a kind of interlocking in the basin.
  • the brush comprises a head of substantially cylindrical shape on which are arranged fringes constituting the spongy body.
  • This type of broom is called a mop.
  • the length of the fringes is chosen so that they can all fit into the basin.
  • the cleaning tank is also intended to be used with a sponge, a wipe or one of the devices, provided with a spongy body, mentioned above and provided with a handle so that the tank is also easy. for use in cleaning table or glass surfaces.
  • the cleaning liquid reservoir and the basin are juxtaposed.
  • the bottom of the cleaning liquid reservoir is at the same level as the bottom of the basin so that the cleaning liquid flows freely from the reservoir to the basin.
  • the bottom of the cleaning liquid tank and the bottom of the basin are made in one piece, constituting a lower wall of the cleaning tank.
  • the cleaning liquid reservoir may in part be located above the basin, for example separated by several centimeters.
  • a main tank of cleaning liquid is connected to an intermediate tank, of very small capacity compared to the main tank, via a pipe.
  • the intermediate reservoir is separated from the basin by the partition having the at least one opening.
  • the partition having the at least one opening can have any geometric shape, for example rectangular, polygonal, cylindrical or conical and be inclined at a non-zero angle with respect to the bottom of the basin.
  • the at least one opening constitutes a tunnel between the reservoir of cleaning liquid and the basin.
  • the at least one opening is permanently open.
  • the term “permanently open” is understood to mean an opening or a free passage of any room, or set of parts linked together, passing through the opening and projecting on either side of the partition, said part or set of parts. extending in a direction normal to the plane in which the at least one opening is formed and being arranged and configured to obstruct said opening.
  • by “permanently open” is meant an unobstructed opening of the valve type.
  • the cleaning liquid reservoir is airtight when the at least one opening is submerged with cleaning liquid.
  • the partition is angularly inclined at an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees relative to the horizontal.
  • the at least one opening is arranged and configured to provide an air intake for the cleaning liquid tank when the tank is properly tilted relative to the cleaning position, in the direction placing the at least one opening in the high position.
  • the tank is filled with cleaning liquid by pouring cleaning liquid into the basin, then tilting the tank so that the liquid flows into the tank via the at least one opening.
  • the tray is angled angularly about 30 degrees from the horizontal. According to other embodiments, the tray can be inclined at an angle of between 1 and 90 degrees with respect to horizontal.
  • the cleaning tank can be tilted progressively in order to provide a continuous intake of air, via the at least one opening, to fill the tank as much as possible.
  • the inclination allows the air present in the cleaning liquid tank to escape during filling.
  • the tank is tilted so that the surface of the cleaning liquid reaches the level of the at least one opening.
  • the cleaning liquid flows into the basin, through the at least one opening, until the at least one is submerged. an opening.
  • an air pocket of pressure lower than atmospheric pressure is created between the upper wall of the tank, constituting the ceiling of said tank, and the surface of cleaning liquid in the tank.
  • an additional air intake is made on one side of the basin, separating the cleaning liquid reservoir and the basin, to facilitate the filling of the cleaning liquid reservoir, this air intake being submerged in position. cleaning or closable by a plug or valve.
  • the height of the at least one opening corresponds substantially to the height of the level of cleaning liquid in the basin.
  • the level of cleaning liquid in the basin corresponds substantially to the level necessary to submerge the at least one opening.
  • the height of the at least one opening is preferably between 1 and 15 millimeter (s) relative to the bottom of the basin, in particular between 3 and 5 millimeters.
  • This embodiment of the tray is preferred for use with a mop head provided with a wipe.
  • the height of the at least one opening is preferably between 10 and 15 millimeters.
  • This embodiment of the tank is preferred for use with a mop head provided with fringes.
  • the height of the at least one opening can be up to 20 millimeters.
  • This height of liquid in the basin allows the spongy body surrounding the mop to be sufficiently soaked to allow cleaning of the floor and saves the cleaning liquid, generally water and / or detergent (s) or cleaner (s). In this way, contamination of the liquid present in the basin is also avoided because the head of the mop is not submerged, the liquid impregnating the mop by capillary action.
  • the bottom of the tank can be hollowed out, forming a cavity, from one to several millimeter (s) in depth directly above each opening.
  • the cavities make it possible to increase the section of passage of the cleaning liquid of the openings when filling the tank with cleaning liquid. This feature makes it possible to facilitate the filling of the cleaning liquid reservoir, in particular when the height of the opening is low. The realization of the cavities does not modify the height of the level of the cleaning liquid in the basin.
  • the cleaning tank preferably includes a chamber for collecting used liquid.
  • the collection chamber makes it possible to receive the used liquid present in the spongy body of the broom before humidifying it again in the basin.
  • the used liquid collection chamber and the cleaning liquid reservoir are separated by a single wall. This feature makes it possible to offer a compact cleaning tank.
  • the cleaning liquid reservoir comprises a zone of reduced cross section forming a passage for the cleaning liquid between the cleaning liquid reservoir and the basin.
  • the passage is located near a side opposite to an exit from the collection chamber.
  • said passage communicates with the at least one opening arranged in the partition separating the basin from the reservoir of cleaning liquid, said partition extending in a direction transverse to the tank.
  • the tank comprises a cavity, forming an anti-chamber, located between the reservoir of cleaning liquid and the basin.
  • the cavity is formed between the partition having at least one opening and a retention partition extending in the direction of a first longitudinal side of the tank but leaving a passage, corresponding to the section area. reduced, between the end of the retention partition and the inner face of the first longitudinal side.
  • the exit of the collection chamber is provided through a second longitudinal side of the bin which is opposite to the first longitudinal side.
  • the tank can be inclined towards the second longitudinal side which places the passage in the high position and allows the used liquid collection chamber to be emptied while avoiding the leakage or spillage of the cleaning liquid contained in the tank thanks to the retention partition. It also allows the basin water to quickly return to the tank when the basin is tilted to a vertical position, so that the basin is above the cleaning liquid tank in a vertical position.
  • the tray preferably comprises a wiping zone having at least one scraper, arranged and configured to allow the spongy body to be rubbed there, for example the spongy body surrounding the broom.
  • the wiping zone allows the used liquid to soak up the spongy body to be evacuated.
  • the wiping zone comprises ribs.
  • the ribs can be arranged in a V-shape.
  • the wiping zone has the shape of a cylinder projecting from the upper face of the cleaning tank, when the latter is in the cleaning position.
  • the wiping zone comprises a cone-shaped cavity arranged in the cylinder, the cone flaring upwards.
  • the surface of the cone has ribs, arranged and configured to allow rubbing thereon a spongy body of the type comprising fringes, for example a mop.
  • the mop is preferably wrung out over the wringing area by pressing the head of the mop with the mops against the ribs and rotating the mop so that the mops rub against the ribs.
  • the wiping zone communicates with the used liquid collection chamber.
  • the wiping zone is located on an inclined plane so that the used liquid flows by gravity into the collection chamber.
  • the used liquid flows by gravity in a cavity, constituting the collection chamber, juxtaposed with the wiping zone.
  • the cavity is fully open on the top.
  • the collection chamber is located below the wiping zone so that the collection chamber is partially covered on top.
  • the upper wall of the tank corresponds to a separation between the wiping zone and the collection chamber; the upper surface of said wall constituting the wiping zone, and the lower surface of said wall the ceiling of the collection chamber when the container is in the cleaning position.
  • the upper wall has an orifice for discharging the used liquid.
  • the discharge orifice is arranged and configured so that the used liquid present in the wiping zone flows by gravity towards the collection chamber.
  • the upper wall of the tank is substantially concave and inclined so that the water flows by gravity towards the discharge port.
  • the wiping zone is located both above the collection chamber and the cleaning liquid reservoir. This feature makes it possible to offer a compact cleaning tank.
  • the tray comprises a device for adjusting the height of the at least one opening in order to adjust the level of cleaning liquid in the basin.
  • the adjustment device is a plate extending longitudinally, forming a strip, arranged parallel to the partition.
  • the strip is arranged and configured to translate in height and parallel to the partition.
  • the transverse partition has, on one of its faces, a device for guiding the strip, such as grooves, to guide the translation of the strip.
  • the strip comprises a sealing lip arranged and configured to bear on the face of the partition in order to allow the height of the at least one opening to be adjusted. This characteristic makes it possible to vary the height of the at least one opening from 1 to 20 millimeter (s). This feature makes it possible to enlarge the section of the at least one opening and makes it easier to fill the reservoir with cleaning liquid.
  • the tray comprises a vase for household cleaning product or detergent, arranged and configured to diffuse cleaning product or detergent in the basin.
  • the vase is placed between the cleaning liquid reservoir and the basin.
  • the vase is placed on a side wall of the basin but without touching the bottom of the basin.
  • the vase comprises, at its base, orifices of very small sections arranged on the bottom or on a side face near the bottom thereof, so as to diffuse the cleaning product in the basin.
  • said vase is removable to facilitate its filling.
  • the cleaning product is solid and diffuses by erosion when the user introduces water into the vase.
  • the tank is arranged and configured to be placed on the ground in an upright position in which the basin is located above the cleaning liquid reservoir and the at least one opening is in the upper position relative to the tank. to the cleaning liquid tank.
  • the upright position corresponds to a substantially vertical position.
  • the outlet of the collection chamber and the outlet orifice are positioned in the upper part of the collection chamber when the container is in a substantially vertical position.
  • the outlet of the collection chamber and the discharge orifice are positioned relative to the tank to prevent the used liquid from escaping when the tank is in a substantially vertical position. In this position, neither the cleaning liquid contained in the tank, nor the used liquid contained in the collection chamber can spill.
  • This feature allows the user to be able to raise the bin, transport it vertically to another room, then place it horizontally on the floor to clean this other room.
  • the cleaning liquid contained in the tank returns to the basin, and the used liquid contained in the collection chamber returns to the horizontal without being able to escape.
  • the tray has on its periphery an oblique transverse face which constitutes the lower face in the upright position. In this way, the container automatically tilts, resting against a vertical wall such as a wall when the tray is placed on the ground in an upright position along this wall. This feature makes it easier to store the cleaning bin.
  • the tray comprises an attachment device near the basin.
  • Said hooking device is arranged and configured to allow the tray to be suspended without the reservoir or the used liquid collecting chamber being able to empty.
  • the hooking device is arranged and configured to cooperate with at least one hook fixed to the handle of a broom so that the tray can be stored by being suspended by means of the broom, it -even suspended or placed on the ground, or the bin being placed vertically on the ground and against a wall with the broom engaged via the hook.
  • this allows the bin to be raised using the broom without the user having to bend down.
  • the tray is made in one piece so that it forms a single piece.
  • a cleaning tank is compact.
  • the tank comprises at least the cleaning liquid reservoir, the basin, the transverse partition comprising at least one opening, and where appropriate the used liquid collection chamber and / or the wiping zone. having at least one scraper.
  • the retention partition can also be made in one piece with the tank.
  • the pan is manufactured by an extrusion blow molding method.
  • certain elements can be added to the “single” part, for example the detergent container, for example by sliding into a snap.
  • the cleaning liquid reservoir is removable. This feature facilitates the filling of the tank. In this embodiment, the cleaning liquid flows into the bottom of the tank.
  • the tank includes non-slip pads arranged under the bottom of the tank.
  • the non-slip pads are arranged and configured to limit the sliding between the bin and the ground when the bin is in the cleaning position, in particular when scraping the spongy body from the wiping zone.
  • a location for the user's foot can be provided on the bin, so that he can rest the bin on the ground in order to limit the sliding between the bin and the ground when the bin is in position. cleaning position, especially when scraping the spongy body from the spin area.
  • the cleaning liquid reservoir preferably has a capacity of at least 1 liter. According to other particular embodiments, the cleaning liquid reservoir can contain up to 5 liters of cleaning liquid.
  • the used liquid collection chamber can also be removable, in particular to facilitate emptying.
  • an assembly comprising a tray, intended for household cleaning according to one or more of the preceding characteristics, and a broom arranged and configured to cooperate with said tray.
  • the tray and the broom each include a hooking device arranged and configured to place the bin and the broom simultaneously in storage position.
  • the tray comprises a hooking bar such as an eyelet arranged and configured to cooperate with a hooking device of the brush.
  • the brush comprises at least one hook arranged and configured to cooperate with the hooking bar or the eyelet of the cleaning tank.
  • the assembly comprises a broom, the head of which has a contour which fits closely into the internal contour of the basin.
  • the set may also include a mop.
  • the figure 1 illustrates a cleaning tank 1 intended to receive cleaning liquid in particular for cleaning floors of the smooth type, for example tiles or parquet.
  • the tank is used with a broom 100 comprising a handle 102 and a head 101 furnished with a spongy body 104, said spongy body being provided to absorb the cleaning liquid from the cleaning tank and then be applied on the floor to be cleaned.
  • the head 101 is connected to the handle 102 by a joint 108.
  • tank 1 includes a tank 2 (visible on the figure 1 by a pullout) arranged and configured to receive and store cleaning liquid L.
  • the cleaning liquid L can be a mixture of tap water and cleaning product and / or detergent for floors, or quite simply tap water.
  • Tray 1 comprises a basin 3, fully open on the top, designed to contain cleaning liquid L.
  • Basin 3 is arranged so that the head 101 of the brush 100 covered with the spongy body 104 can take said liquid by absorption when the tray is in a cleaning position where the bottom of the tank and the basin are substantially horizontal.
  • the tray is intended for use with a so-called “mop-brush”.
  • the head of a “mop broom” comprises at least one surface, intended for application to the ground, having a polygonal shape, in particular a quadrangular shape.
  • the inner contour of the basin is designed to match the outer shape of the head 101 of the broom 100, so that the head 101 fits tightly into the basin 3.
  • the basin can be round or oblong in the case of a mop.
  • the basin 3 is juxtaposed with the tank 2 of the cleaning liquid L.
  • the tank 1 comprises a partition 4 separating the tank 2 of cleaning liquid and the basin 3.
  • the tank 1 comprises at least one opening 5 arranged in the partition 4 for supplying the basin 3 with cleaning liquid L.
  • the tank comprises several openings, for example from 2 to 10, preferably 5 or 6 openings, to supply the basin 3 with cleaning liquid more rapidly.
  • the openings 5 are close to the bottom 1f of the tank and opposite to an upper part 1s of the tank 2.
  • the opening (s) provide permanent communication between the tank and the basin.
  • cleaning liquid can flow from reservoir 2 to basin 3 in a controlled manner without encountering valve-type actuator obstruction.
  • This feature allows the user to not worry about the distribution of the cleaning liquid to the basin. This makes the bin easier to use.
  • the tank 2 is airtight. This implies that no other annex opening, for example on the upper part 1s of the tank 2, is not left free. Controlled distribution is achieved thanks to Pascal's principle which characterizes the balance of liquids.
  • the at least one opening 5 allows the cleaning liquid L contained in the tank 2 to flow in a controlled manner into the basin 3 while the return of air to the tank is also effected through the opening 5, up to that the liquid level in the basin 3 closes at least one opening 5 and prevents the return of air.
  • the transfer of cleaning liquid L is then interrupted because the tank 2 goes into depression for lack of air intake.
  • the level of cleaning liquid in the basin decreases, the air intake is restored and the flow resumes.
  • the height of the opening (s) is chosen so that the capacity of the basin is much less than the maximum capacity of the reservoir 2.
  • the capacity of the basin 3 is chosen so that the volume of liquid present can be absorbed by the spongy body.
  • the height of the at least one opening corresponds substantially to the height of the level of cleaning liquid in the basin 3.
  • the height of the at least one opening is between 1 and 15 millimeter (s).
  • the preferred height of the at least one opening is between 3 and 5 millimeters.
  • the preferred height of the at least one opening is between 10 and 15 millimeters.
  • the capacity is found to be appropriate to properly soak the spongy body, without excess.
  • the consumption of tap water and detergent or cleaning product is also limited. Thanks to the relatively small quantity of liquid, the flow of liquid goes overwhelmingly from the basin to the spongy body by capillary action, limiting the risk of the dirt from the broom migrating into the basin.
  • the user wishes to clean the spongy body of the broom, he immerses it in the basin 3 then scrapes the spongy body on the wringing area, this as many times as necessary to remove the dirt from the spongy body and without soiling the water. of the pelvis.
  • the bottom of the tank has a cavity 5c arranged directly above each opening. This characteristic makes it possible to increase the passage surface when filling the reservoir without this modifying the height of the at least one opening 5 and therefore the height of the level of cleaning liquid in the basin 3.
  • the tray 1 comprises a device 20 for adjusting the height of the opening (s) 5, in particular a plate 20, such as a strip, of substantially rectangular shape, translatable from bottom to top and / or vice versa along the partition 4.
  • the adjustment device 20 has been actuated upwards from its position represented by the figure 9a to its position represented by the figure 9b .
  • the adjustment device adjusts the level of cleaning liquid in the basin 3, for example depending on the thickness or type of spongy body placed on the head of the mop.
  • the opening (s) 5 is (are) arranged and configured to provide an air intake for the reservoir 2 and allow it to be filled with cleaning liquid.
  • the tank 1 is inclined so that the basin 3 is located above the tank 2.
  • the tray is tilted at an angle of about 30 degrees to a horizontal plane.
  • the inclination of the tank allows the cleaning liquid L to enter the tank 2 through the opening (s) 5 and ensure the passage of air via the opening (s) 5 between the tank 2 and outside (see figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the tray is pivoted angularly from a horizontal plane to a substantially vertical plane.
  • the tank 1 comprises an internal retention partition 6 arranged behind the partition 4.
  • the partition 6 extends inside the tank from a longitudinal side, forming a non-zero angle, preferably a few degrees, for example about 10 degrees , relative to the partition 4 and ends a few centimeters from the other longitudinal side of the tank, for example 5 centimeters.
  • the space left free corresponds to a zone of reduced section defining a passage 13.
  • the space formed between the partition 4 and the internal partition 6 defines a cavity or an anteroom 7.
  • the tray comprises a collection chamber 8 (visible through a cutout of its upper wall to the figure 1 ) for the used liquid U.
  • the collection chamber 8 is adjacent both to the reservoir 2 and to the basin 3.
  • the collection chamber 8 is only adjacent to the tank 2 of cleaning liquid L on the side opposite the basin 3.
  • the collection chamber 8 and the reservoir 2 are separated by a single partition 15.
  • the tank 1 comprises an outlet 9 of the collection chamber 8 to allow the said chamber to be emptied (see figure 7 ).
  • the outlet 9 is located on a longitudinal side which is opposite to the passage 13. This characteristic, associated with the retention partition 6 and with the partition wall between the tank 2 of cleaning liquid and the chamber of collection, allows the used liquid to be emptied by tilting the tank towards the longitudinal side equipped with the outlet 9 without the cleaning liquid L remaining in the tank 2 being able to escape therefrom.
  • the tray 1 comprises a wiping zone 10 in order to evacuate the used liquid U present in the spongy body after having rubbed the ground with the broom.
  • the wiping zone 10 has scrapers or ribs 11 arranged and configured so as to be able to rub thereon the spongy body surrounding the head of the mop.
  • the wiping zone 10 forms the upper wall of the reservoir 2 and of the collection chamber 8.
  • the wiping zone has the shape of a cone widening upwards and arranged and configured to receive the fringes of a mop.
  • the wiping zone 10 communicates with the collection chamber 8 so that the used liquid extracted from the spongy body by the wiping operation flows into the collection chamber 8.
  • the used liquid U flows along the surface of the wiping zone 10 before falling into the collection chamber 8.
  • the surface of the wiping zone is preferably slightly inclined to promote flow to the dewatering chamber. collection.
  • the used liquid U flows into the collection chamber 8 passing through an orifice 12.
  • the orifice 12 is arranged on the surface of the wiping zone.
  • the used liquid flows out through an orifice (not shown) at the bottom of the cone.
  • the used liquid flows through a substantially vertical notch, of small width relative to the perimeter of the cone, made in the cone.
  • the tray includes a vase 30 for a household product.
  • the tank 2 contains tap water.
  • the vessel 30 is placed between the reservoir 2 and the basin 3.
  • the vessel 30 comprises, on a side wall and substantially near its base, orifices 31 of very small sections so that the product diffuses during the flow of the water on it in the vase 30.
  • the vase 30 is preferably placed a few millimeters from the bottom of the tank.
  • the household product is a solid 32 which is eroded as water passes over it.
  • the tray 1 comprises a hooking device 40 making it possible to grip the tray or to suspend it.
  • the hooking device 40 is located on the periphery of the tray along a transverse side, near the basin.
  • the hooking device is a hooking bar 40, preferably cylindrical.
  • the handle 102 of the broom comprises a hooking device 103 arranged and configured to cooperate with the hooking bar 40 of the tray 1.
  • the hooking device 103 is arranged at one end of the handle 102.
  • the hooking device 103 has the shape of a collar of substantially rectangular section and preferably comprising three hooks to cooperate with the hooking bar 40.
  • On a first face of the hooking device there is arranged a hook 103B of curved shape projecting upwards and a hook 103C of curved shape projecting downwards.
  • the hook 103B and the hook 103C together form a double hook in the shape of a "C" so that the space between them is sufficient to insert the hooking bar 40.
  • On a second face of the hooking device 103, opposite to the first side it is arranged a hook 103A of curved shape projecting upwards and allowing the hooking bar 40 to be hooked.
  • the head 101 of the brush is placed outside the basin 3 and the hooking device 103 cooperates with the hooking bar 40, via the hook 103A.
  • the user can lift the tray 1 thanks to the hook 103A without bending down.
  • the user can position the tray in a substantially vertical position.
  • the hooking device 103 and the hooking bar 40 make it possible to facilitate the transport of the container by the user.
  • the cleaning liquid contained in the basin returns to the tank, and the used liquid contained in the collection chamber cannot escape due to the position of the outlet 9 of the collection chamber. and the discharge orifice 12 which are then located at a height greater than the height of the level of used liquid in the collection chamber.
  • the user can hook the broom and bin assembly by means of a hook, not shown, to a gripping end of the broom handle, opposite the end having the broom hooking device, so for example to suspend the assembly along a wall.
  • the user can use the hook 103B to suspend the bin and broom assembly. This arrangement makes it possible to further insert the head 101 of the broom into the basin 3.
  • the broom and bin assembly can also be placed on the ground via the bin.
  • the bin is then in the upright position and rests on the ground 51 by a peripheral transverse side 45 of the bin.
  • the side 45 is oblique so that the pressure on the ground generates a automatic support against a neighboring wall.
  • the brush then rests on the tray 1 via the hook 103C.
  • the tray 1, according to the embodiment, during its use and in particular in the cleaning position is understood to mean the position in which the bottom 1f of the tank is substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the reservoir 2 is filled or almost filled with cleaning liquid L.
  • the reservoir 2 is also filled with cleaning liquid.
  • the tank 2 can be completely filled when it is placed in an inclined position as described previously during the filling, then a quantity of cleaning liquid can flow from the tank 2 towards the basin 3 sufficiently until submerging the water. minus one opening 5 which interrupts the transfer of liquid L.
  • the user positions the head 101 of the broom 100 in the basin 3 to moisten or soak the spongy body 104 before rubbing the floor to be cleaned.
  • the fringes 104 of the broom are preferably lying in the basin 3 to be moistened or soaked. If enough cleaning liquid has been taken, at least one opening 5 provides an air intake for the tank 2 which again causes the transfer of the cleaning liquid L from the tank 2 to the basin 3 which lowers the level cleaning liquid in tank 2, see figure 4c .
  • the tray 1 is placed against a wall 50 to perform the spinning step. This allows the tank to be supported and stabilized.
  • the tray includes non-slip pads placed under the latter, so that it rests on the floor in the cleaning position by means of the non-slip pads.
  • the user places the head of the mop in the wiping cone and turns the handle 102 of the broom in order to rub the fringes against the ribs of the wiping zone.
  • the used liquid U flows into the collection chamber 8 which fills a little more with each spin, see in order the figures 4c, 4d and 4e .
  • the level of cleaning liquid L drops in tank 2 while it remains constant in basin 3 and the level of used liquid U increases in collection chamber 8.

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  1. Behälter (1) für die Haushaltsreinigung mit einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L), der Folgendes umfasst:
    - einen Tank (2) für eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L),
    - ein Becken (3), das so angeordnet ist, dass ein Schwammkörper (104) die Flüssigkeit (L) durch Absorption aufnehmen kann, wenn sich der Behälter in einer Reinigungsposition befindet,
    - eine Trennwand (4), die den Tank (2) für die Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) und das Becken (3) trennt,
    - mindestens eine in der Trennwand (4) angeordnete Öffnung (5), die einen Durchgang für die Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) zum Becken (3) bereitstellt,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Öffnung (5) an den Boden des Behälters angrenzt und von einer oberen Wand des Tanks beabstandet ist, so dass ein Fassungsvermögen des Tanks, wenn die Öffnung (5) von der Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) knapp überflutet ist, viel kleiner ist als das maximale Fassungsvermögen des Tanks, dass die mindestens eine Öffnung (5) eine ständige Verbindung zwischen dem Tank und dem Becken herstellt,
    und dass der Tank (2) für die Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) luftdicht ist, wenn die mindestens eine Öffnung (5) von der Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) überflutet ist.
  2. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Höhe der mindestens einen Öffnung (5) im Wesentlichen der Höhe des Reinigungsflüssigkeitsspiegels (L) im Becken (3) entspricht und vorzugsweise zwischen 1 und 15 mm, insbesondere zwischen 3 und 5 mm beträgt.
  3. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er eine Sammelkammer (8) für gebrauchte Flüssigkeit (U) umfasst.
  4. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sammelkammer (8) für gebrauchte Flüssigkeit (U) und der Tank (2) für Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) durch eine einzige Wand getrennt sind.
  5. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Reinigungsflüssigkeitstank einen Bereich mit verringertem Querschnitt aufweist, der einen Durchgang zwischen dem Reinigungsflüssigkeitstank (2) und dem Becken (3) bildet, wobei der Durchgang in der Nähe einer Seite des Behälters angeordnet ist, die einem Auslass (9) der Sammelkammer (8) gegenübersteht.
  6. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er eine Entwässerungszone (10) mit mindestens einem Abstreifer (11) umfasst, der so angeordnet und gestaltet ist, dass der schwammartige Körper (104) darin gerieben werden kann.
  7. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 6 in Abhängigkeit von Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Entwässerungszone (10) mit der Sammelkammer (8) für gebrauchte Flüssigkeit (U) in Verbindung steht und sowohl über dieser als auch über dem Tank (2) für Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) angeordnet ist.
  8. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Öffnung (5) so angeordnet und gestaltet ist, dass sie durch geeignetes Kippen des Behälters einen Lufteinlass für den Reinigungsflüssigkeitstank (2) zum Füllen desselben bereitstellt.
  9. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er so angeordnet und ausgestaltet ist, dass er in einer aufrechten Position auf dem Boden stehen kann, in der sich das Becken (3) oberhalb des Reinigungsflüssigkeitstanks (2) befindet und die mindestens eine Öffnung (5) sich in einer höheren Position in Bezug auf den Reinigungsflüssigkeitstank (2) befindet.
  10. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Aufhängevorrichtung (40) in der Nähe des Beckens (3) umfasst, wobei die Aufhängevorrichtung so angeordnet und ausgestaltet ist, dass der Behälter aufgehängt werden kann.
  11. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tank (2) für Reinigungsflüssigkeit (L) abnehmbar ist.
  12. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sammelkammer (8) für verbrauchte Flüssigkeit (U) abnehmbar ist.
  13. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er einteilig ist.
  14. Anordnung mit einem für die Haushaltsreinigung bestimmten Behälter (1) nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, und einem zur Zusammenwirkung mit dem Behälter angeordneten und ausgestalteten Bodenwischer (100).
  15. Anordnung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bodenwischer (100) ein Mopp ist.
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