WO2001003564A1 - A cleaning and rinsing device for blinds and including a distance cord - Google Patents

A cleaning and rinsing device for blinds and including a distance cord Download PDF

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WO2001003564A1
WO2001003564A1 PCT/DK2000/000391 DK0000391W WO0103564A1 WO 2001003564 A1 WO2001003564 A1 WO 2001003564A1 DK 0000391 W DK0000391 W DK 0000391W WO 0103564 A1 WO0103564 A1 WO 0103564A1
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Keld Gade Andersen
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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
    • A47L4/00—Cleaning window shades, window screens, venetian blinds
    • 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
    • A47L4/00—Cleaning window shades, window screens, venetian blinds
    • A47L4/04—Accessories facilitating cleaning, e.g. venetian blind separators, spreaders, or cleaning racks

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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning and rinsing device for blinds and including a distance cord.
  • the cleaning device is formed with a rectangular spiral hose, which is easy to collapse when not in use, thus not occupying much space .
  • the distance cord comprises a rubber cord fitted with a number of small peg shaped spacers causing the formation of a little gap between all the slats of the blind, thus allowing the cleaning fluid to enter everywhere on the slats of the blind. Because the cleaning device is rectangular, not much cleaning fluid is needed.
  • the blind may dry between two clamping strips. See abstract page 1; column 1, lines 35-57; column 2 lines 16-31; column 2, line 60 to column 3, line 4; claims 1 - 6 and Figs 1 - 4.
  • a cleaning device for blinds By the invention is provided a cleaning device for blinds and of the kind mentioned by way of introduction.
  • the special characteristic of the cleaning device is that the spiral hose is pulled against both ends of the blind by means of a cord mechanism running on the outside along the spiral hose. The cords are held closely against the outer surface of the spiral hose. The cord mechanism secures the cleaning device tightly around the blind, meaning that the cleaning device may be used for all sizes of blinds and that the spiral hose will not expand when filled with cleaning fluid/ water or if it is moved.
  • a different way of embodying the cleaning device for blinds is to use only spiral hose top and bottom as well as lids with small holes for filling it with cleaning fluid. This entails that the cleaning device for slats must be set on edge to prevent the cleaning fluid from running out.
  • Fig. 1 shows the complete cleaning device for blinds seen from the side in cross-section
  • Fig. 2 shows the reel 9 for tightening the cords 6 running along the spiral hose 1,
  • Fig. 3 shows the reel for tightening the cords running along the spiral hose, seen in enlarged cross - section from the side,
  • Fig. 4 shows the distance cord 15 to be mounted between the slats of the blind in order for these to be separated and thereby soaked by the cleaning fluid
  • Fig. 5 shows the entire spiral hose 1, seen from the side in cross-section, but without the reel and cord mechanism
  • Fig. 6 shows the entire cleaning device for blinds in cross-section with flushing device 23, funnel 18 and lid 24,
  • Fig. 7 shows the top 8 in enlarged cross-section, the effect being the same as described in Fig. 6, and Fig. 8 shows the top 8, seen enlarged from above, the effect being the same as described in Fig. 6.
  • Fig. 1 shows the spiral hose 1, which is covered by a plastic-like material 2, a bottom 3, on which there is a lid 4 and a filling valve 5 as well as a hole 11, through which the blind is inserted. Outside, around the spiral hose 1, runs an elastic cord 7 holding the cords 6 close to the outer edges of the spiral hose (instead of the elastic cord 7, rings, through which cords 6 run, may be moulded onto the outer side of the spiral hose) .
  • the top 8 is provided with a reel 9 for tightening the cords 6.
  • Fig. 2 shows the reel 9 and the knurled edge 12 facilitating the turning of the reel.
  • the knurled edge 12 is also used for engagement with a locking member 13 pushed into it. This has the effect that the cords 6 will remain tight. Further, there is a valve 10 which will open, when the pressure during filling with cleaning fluid/water gets too high.
  • Fig. 3 shows the top 8 itself, the reel 9, the knurled edge 12, the cords 6, the locking member 13, the spiral hose 1, the elastic cord 7, an O-ring 14 as well as a plastic-like material 2.
  • Fig. 4 shows a rubber cord 15, on which small pegs 16 are mounted, causing the provision of a distance between the slats of the blind, when the blind is raised.
  • a rubber hook 17 which is hooked onto the top of the blind while it is hanging in the window.
  • Fig. 5 shows the spiral hose 1, which is covered by a plastic-like material 2, a bottom 3, a top 8, on which a lid 214 is provided, as well as a funnel or recess 18 with small holes 19 for filling of cleaning fluid, as well as hole 11, through which the blind is inserted.
  • Fig. 6 shows the entire cleaning device for blinds in cross-section with flushing device 23, funnel 18 and lid 24.
  • the purpose of providing the cleaning device for blinds with the flushing device 23 is that when the blind has been cleaned and is to be taken out of the cleaning device for blinds, the used cleaning fluid may be flushed from the blind by pulling the cleaning device down along the side of the blind in order to rinse it .
  • the top 8 of the spiral hose with the built-in flushing device 23 will raise a little over the blind in order to ensure that the whole blind will be covered by cleaning fluid/water when filled into the funnel 18. The cleaning fluid will run out of the holes 19 and down over the blind.
  • the flushing device 23 which is built into the top 8, is connected to the water supply by a coupling 20.
  • the water will then run through the water duct 21 and be ejected via the nozzles 22.
  • the top 8 with the built-in flushing device 23 is held in the hand while being pulled down along the side of the blinds in order to rinse it with clean water.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaning device for blinds consisting of a spiral hose (1) and a rubber or plastic covering (2) enclosing the blind. The blind is held clamped by means of a number of cords (6) running along the outer side of the spiral hose (1). In the spiral hose (1) there is a top (8) and a bottom (3). The top (8) is fitted with a valve (10), a reel (9), on which a cord (6) is wound, the cord causing the spiral hose (1) to be held together when cleaning fluid/water is filled. The top (8) may further be provided with a flushing device (23), a funnel (18) and a lid (24). This has the effect that the cleaning device for blinds may be manufactured without the cords (6) and the reel (9). In the bottom (3) there is located a spring (27) having a plate (28) at the top allowing the blind to be activated by a light pressure on the top (3) in order to produce motion in the cleaning fluid which thus better penetrates between the slats of the blind. The cleaning device for blinds may be used for all sizes of blinds.

Description

A CLEANING AND RINSING DEVICE FOR BLINDS AND INCLUDING A DISTANCE CORD.
The present invention relates to a cleaning and rinsing device for blinds and including a distance cord. The cleaning device is formed with a rectangular spiral hose, which is easy to collapse when not in use, thus not occupying much space .
The distance cord comprises a rubber cord fitted with a number of small peg shaped spacers causing the formation of a little gap between all the slats of the blind, thus allowing the cleaning fluid to enter everywhere on the slats of the blind. Because the cleaning device is rectangular, not much cleaning fluid is needed.
The known and cumbersome methods for cleaning of blinds are flushing with a shower head, cleaning with a special brush, or ordinary cleaning with a wet cloth. Further, there is in DE-A-3825622 shown a device consisting of a hose-shaped mantle with a nozzle block at one end and an opening at the other end. The blind, which is to be cleaned, is placed inside the hose- shaped mantle, the slats being pushed partially together and hung vertically on the same end as the nozzle block on a rail adapted therefor. The nozzles flush the slats of the blind clean with a cleaning fluid followed by rinsing with water and completed with dripping/drying. In case of very vulnerable types of slats, the blind may dry between two clamping strips. See abstract page 1; column 1, lines 35-57; column 2 lines 16-31; column 2, line 60 to column 3, line 4; claims 1 - 6 and Figs 1 - 4.
By the invention is provided a cleaning device for blinds and of the kind mentioned by way of introduction. The special characteristic of the cleaning device is that the spiral hose is pulled against both ends of the blind by means of a cord mechanism running on the outside along the spiral hose. The cords are held closely against the outer surface of the spiral hose. The cord mechanism secures the cleaning device tightly around the blind, meaning that the cleaning device may be used for all sizes of blinds and that the spiral hose will not expand when filled with cleaning fluid/ water or if it is moved. A different way of embodying the cleaning device for blinds is to use only spiral hose top and bottom as well as lids with small holes for filling it with cleaning fluid. This entails that the cleaning device for slats must be set on edge to prevent the cleaning fluid from running out. Fig. 1 shows the complete cleaning device for blinds seen from the side in cross-section,
Fig. 2 shows the reel 9 for tightening the cords 6 running along the spiral hose 1,
Fig. 3 shows the reel for tightening the cords running along the spiral hose, seen in enlarged cross - section from the side,
Fig. 4 shows the distance cord 15 to be mounted between the slats of the blind in order for these to be separated and thereby soaked by the cleaning fluid, Fig. 5 shows the entire spiral hose 1, seen from the side in cross-section, but without the reel and cord mechanism,
Fig. 6 shows the entire cleaning device for blinds in cross-section with flushing device 23, funnel 18 and lid 24,
Fig. 7 shows the top 8 in enlarged cross-section, the effect being the same as described in Fig. 6, and Fig. 8 shows the top 8, seen enlarged from above, the effect being the same as described in Fig. 6. Fig. 1 shows the spiral hose 1, which is covered by a plastic-like material 2, a bottom 3, on which there is a lid 4 and a filling valve 5 as well as a hole 11, through which the blind is inserted. Outside, around the spiral hose 1, runs an elastic cord 7 holding the cords 6 close to the outer edges of the spiral hose (instead of the elastic cord 7, rings, through which cords 6 run, may be moulded onto the outer side of the spiral hose) . The top 8 is provided with a reel 9 for tightening the cords 6. This has the effect that the spiral hose 1 clamps the blind, the spiral hose thus not expanding when the cleaning device for blinds is filled with cleaning fluid/water or when it is moved. In top 8 there is a valve 10, which will open for cleaning fluid/water when, during filling, the pressure becomes too high.
Fig. 2 shows the reel 9 and the knurled edge 12 facilitating the turning of the reel. The knurled edge 12 is also used for engagement with a locking member 13 pushed into it. This has the effect that the cords 6 will remain tight. Further, there is a valve 10 which will open, when the pressure during filling with cleaning fluid/water gets too high.
Fig. 3 shows the top 8 itself, the reel 9, the knurled edge 12, the cords 6, the locking member 13, the spiral hose 1, the elastic cord 7, an O-ring 14 as well as a plastic-like material 2.
Fig. 4 shows a rubber cord 15, on which small pegs 16 are mounted, causing the provision of a distance between the slats of the blind, when the blind is raised. On the rubber cord 15 there is further mounted a rubber hook 17 which is hooked onto the top of the blind while it is hanging in the window.
Fig. 5 shows the spiral hose 1, which is covered by a plastic-like material 2, a bottom 3, a top 8, on which a lid 214 is provided, as well as a funnel or recess 18 with small holes 19 for filling of cleaning fluid, as well as hole 11, through which the blind is inserted. Fig. 6 shows the entire cleaning device for blinds in cross-section with flushing device 23, funnel 18 and lid 24.
The purpose of providing the cleaning device for blinds with the flushing device 23 is that when the blind has been cleaned and is to be taken out of the cleaning device for blinds, the used cleaning fluid may be flushed from the blind by pulling the cleaning device down along the side of the blind in order to rinse it . When the funnel 18 is closed over the blind, the top 8 of the spiral hose with the built-in flushing device 23 will raise a little over the blind in order to ensure that the whole blind will be covered by cleaning fluid/water when filled into the funnel 18. The cleaning fluid will run out of the holes 19 and down over the blind.
Then water is supplied via the funnel 18 or via the coupling 20. Then, the lid 24 is closed and locked by means of a lug 26. Then, a cap is screwed onto the coupling 20, thereby sealing the cleaning device for blinds. In the bottom 3 there is a spring 27 with a plate 28 at the top allowing the blind to be activated by a light pressure on the top 3 in order to get motion into the cleaning fluid which then better penetrates between the slats of the blind.
When the blind is fully cleaned, the flushing device 23, which is built into the top 8, is connected to the water supply by a coupling 20. The water will then run through the water duct 21 and be ejected via the nozzles 22. The top 8 with the built-in flushing device 23 is held in the hand while being pulled down along the side of the blinds in order to rinse it with clean water.

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P A T E N T C L A I M S
1. A cleaning and rinsing device for blinds and a distance cord, the cleaning device being c h a r a c t e r i z e d in being provided with a spiral hose 1 covered by a rubber or plastic-like material 2 and enclosing the blind, the spiral hose 1 further being collapsible by means of top 8 and bottom 3.
2. A reel 9 according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that it is fitted with a locking member 13 on the cord 9 and that, when the reel is turned, the cords 6 are wound up, thereby contracting the spiral hose 1 and clamping the blind.
3. A valve 10 according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that it opens, when the pressure from the cleaning fluid/water becomes too high, and that the valve may further be opened manually.
4. A plastic or rubber cord 15 according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in being fitted with pegs 16 providing a small distance between the slats of the blind.
5. A cleaning or rinsing device for blinds according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in being formed as a spiral hose 1 covered by a rubber or plastic-like material 2 and enclosing the blind, the spiral hose 1 further being collapsible by means of top 8 and bottom 3.
6. A top 8 according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in being fitted with a flushing device 23 for rinsing off cleaning fluid.
7. A funnel 18 according to claim 1, c h a r a c - t e r i z e d in being formed as a funnel 18 with holes for filling of cleaning fluid/water.
8. A lid 24 according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in fitting sealingly over the top 8.
9. A bottom 3 according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the internal side of the bottom 3 is fitted with a spring 27 having an upper plate 28.
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DE1585775A1 (en) * 1967-07-14 1970-11-12 Klotz Geb Maier Curtain-curtain-blinds-cleaning device
DE3825622A1 (en) * 1988-07-28 1990-02-08 Koenig Reinhard METHOD FOR CLEANING CURTAIN LAMPS
DE19528857C1 (en) * 1995-08-05 1996-10-17 Wolfgang Hoermann Slatted-curtain cleaning equipment
US5700328A (en) * 1995-05-13 1997-12-23 Daitoh System Company, Ltd. Method of washing a blind
DE19730431C1 (en) * 1997-07-16 1998-11-19 Wolfgang Hoermann Implement for washing roller blinds in rolled down state

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE1585775A1 (en) * 1967-07-14 1970-11-12 Klotz Geb Maier Curtain-curtain-blinds-cleaning device
DE3825622A1 (en) * 1988-07-28 1990-02-08 Koenig Reinhard METHOD FOR CLEANING CURTAIN LAMPS
US5700328A (en) * 1995-05-13 1997-12-23 Daitoh System Company, Ltd. Method of washing a blind
DE19528857C1 (en) * 1995-08-05 1996-10-17 Wolfgang Hoermann Slatted-curtain cleaning equipment
DE19730431C1 (en) * 1997-07-16 1998-11-19 Wolfgang Hoermann Implement for washing roller blinds in rolled down state

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