WO2009010289A2 - Dispositif de lavage - Google Patents

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WO2009010289A2
WO2009010289A2 PCT/EP2008/005848 EP2008005848W WO2009010289A2 WO 2009010289 A2 WO2009010289 A2 WO 2009010289A2 EP 2008005848 W EP2008005848 W EP 2008005848W WO 2009010289 A2 WO2009010289 A2 WO 2009010289A2
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washing device
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Gisela UCKE-KRÜGER
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Innovationen Zur Verbrennungstechnik Gmbh
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
    • A47K7/02—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements
    • A47K7/026—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements for cleaning the feet or toes

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  • the invention relates to a washing device designed for at least partial cleaning and / or care and / or disinfection of a human foot.
  • a washing device of the aforementioned type is already known from DE 94 09 756 Ul.
  • the known washing device has a profiled with pyramidal foam and a stabilizing carrier material with suckers on the bottom.
  • the carrier material is provided for better shape retention of the flat foam, the suction against slipping during the washing process.
  • the material of the foam can be open- or closed-pored.
  • a disadvantage of the known from DE 94 09 756 Ul washing device is a low dimensional stability of the foam material, which leads to a ge wrinkle cleaning effect when cleaning the foot and a low stability when standing on the known washing device leads.
  • US Pat. No. 5,473,788 A discloses a further washing device in which a cellulose foam is used to clean the foot, which is usually used in the area of aquarium filters. Also, this foam material has a low dimensional stability, which leads to a deteriorated cleaning effect and low stability when standing on the washing device.
  • WO 2007/025573 A1 relates to a washing device, it being possible for a sponge to be provided as the cleaning agent.
  • a sponge For example, at the edge of a base body of the cleaning device massage sponges or the like may be provided.
  • a washing device which has a base plate with one or more recesses for receiving in each case a cleaning part equipped with bristles.
  • the cleaning part can be releasably secured by means of a securing part to the base plate, wherein an underside of the base plate serves as a support surface for the washing device.
  • US 2005/0097692 A1 likewise discloses a washing device which has a carrier part which can be placed on a substrate, wherein the carrier part forms a receiving region for a brush part and the brush part is detachably connectable to the carrier part.
  • a washing device with a flexible base plate and a replaceable bristle-occupied cleaning part is known.
  • the base plate has an inner cut-out area, so that it is possible to insert the cleaning part from below into the base plate, so that the bristles of the cleaning part project upwards beyond the base plate.
  • the cleaning part has a peripheral edge on which the base plate rests after the cleaning part has been inserted from below into the base plate.
  • the known from the prior art washing devices each have a very small cleaning surface, so that the cleaning of the feet is expensive.
  • the known washing devices on a large footprint, which is disadvantageous in storage.
  • the use of the known washing devices can easily lead to accidents if a user of the washing device slips on the washing device or gets stuck with his feet on the washing device.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a washing device of the type mentioned, with the cleaning and care of one's own feet for a person in a simple manner and safely exportable, without bending or hands when cleaning or To use care, and which is characterized by a large cleaning surface and a small footprint.
  • a Waschvor- device with an elastic molded body made of foam according to the invention for cleaning a human foot and with a base mat for attachment of the molded body to a substrate, for example a shower or tub bottom, provided, wherein the shaped body completely covers the underlay mat.
  • the molded body has a larger footprint than the underlay mat, the underlay mat is used only for attachment and secure support on a floor.
  • the pad mat can have a non-slip bottom and / or a suitable profiling for non-slip laying on the ground.
  • the molded body projects laterally over the underlay mat, so that a very large cleaning surface for the foot is provided.
  • the underlay mat is completely covered or covered by the molding, so that a viewer does not perceive the underlay mat when viewing the washing device from above. This makes it possible to achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance in the viewer. It is understood that the washing device according to the invention can be used not only for cleaning, but also for the care and / or disinfection of the foot. The washing device according to the invention moreover has a highly effective massaging effect and leads to a marked improvement in the circulation of the feet. - A -
  • the shaped body covers the underlay mat laterally by approximately 1 cm to 5 cm, preferably by approximately 2 to 4 cm.
  • the base of the underlay mat is accordingly adapted to the base of the molding, it must be ensured that a non-slip pad of the washing device can be done on a substrate.
  • the base or cleaning surface of the molding is chosen so large that an adult person with both feet can simultaneously perform the cleaning of the feet standing on the molding.
  • the molded article can be releasably connected to the underlay mat.
  • a detent, clamp or Velcro connection can be provided.
  • a plurality of push buttons can be provided, which can be connected to one another by common openings in the molded body and in the underlay mat. By the snaps, the position of the molded body is then fixed relative to the backing mat, so that the molded body is held non-slip and secure on the backing mat.
  • the molded body may be formed as an elastic foam plate, wherein, preferably, on the underside of the molded body an opening or recess for the underlay mat is provided. This makes it possible to put the shaped body from above on the underlay mat, wherein the underlay mat is inserted into the recess of the shaped body. As a result, the position of the molded body is prefixed relative to the underlay mat.
  • the recess may be delimited on at least two opposite sides of the shaped body by a marginal strip of the shaped body projecting in the region of the recess, wherein a lower side of the edge strip in a loading state of the molded body during cleaning of the feet a bearing surface for supporting the Forming mold on the ground.
  • the molded body Upon entering the washing device then the molded body is directly with the edge strips and indirectly on the underlay mat against the ground, which contributes to a low risk of slipping.
  • the edge strip can in the uncompressed state of the molding, ie in the unloaded state, if no person is on the molding, be spaced from the outer edge of the backing mat less than 1, 0 cm, in particular less than 0.5 cm.
  • the insertion of the underlay mat is facilitated in the recess.
  • this ensures that when entering the molding this can yield laterally in the edge region, wherein the existing in the unloaded state space between the edge strip and the edge of the mat is filled with the compliant foam body, resulting in an even better hold of the molding on Subsurface contributes.
  • the edge strip may have a width of at least 2 cm, in particular of about 3 cm. In principle, it is of course also possible that the edge strip has a greater width, but it must be ensured that the molding on the underlay mat is always slip-resistant laid on the ground and the edge strip does not protrude too far on the underlay mat, causing a threat on the molded body when cleaning the feet person can lead by slipping of the molding. With a width of the edge strip of 2 to 3 cm, sufficient ground adhesion on the one hand and a sufficiently large cleaning surface of the washing device on the other hand are advantageously ensured.
  • the recess in the shaped body can extend from one side to an opposite side of the shaped body over the entire extent of the shaped body.
  • the shaped body can be formed rectangular, wherein the recess can extend from a longitudinal edge of the shaped body in the transverse direction to the opposite longitudinal edge of the shaped body over the entire width of the shaped body.
  • the underlay mat is limited only on two opposite transverse sides of one edge strip of the molding, which simplifies the structure of the molding and facilitates the insertion of the backing mat in the recess.
  • the recess is bounded on all sides or peripherally by edge regions of the shaped body.
  • the underside of the underlay mat and the underside of the edge strip are aligned in the uncompressed or unloaded state of the shaped body.
  • the underlay mat may be formed as a suction cup mat having a plurality of suction cups projecting over the underside of the underlay mat.
  • the suction cups are on the ground, which leads to the easy flow of water from the molding and effectively prevents the formation of waterlogging in the molding. Upon entering the molding this can then be compressed so that the edge strips of the molding are pressed against the ground, which further improves adhesion to the substrate.
  • the molded body is substantially rectangular in shape, the molded body is subdivided by the central elevation for the inter-toe cleaning into two equal-sized cleaning areas, each cleaning area being provided for cleaning a foot.
  • a foot of a user is then reciprocated at the cleaning area with respect to the longitudinal axis of the foot in the transverse direction of the molding.
  • the central elevation may have a corrugation profile, wherein, preferably, the corrugation may have a height of at least 1 cm, preferably from about 2 cm to a maximum of 4 cm, in each case with respect to a flat region of the upper side of the shaped body adjoining the elevation ,
  • the selected wave profile and the height of the wave ensure effective inter-oral cleaning, with the sole of the foot being placed on the central elevation with respect to the longitudinal direction of the foot, coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the elevation, and then reciprocated in the longitudinal direction of the elevation at the elevation ,
  • the shaft profile and the maximum height of the wave profile provided according to the invention contribute to an effective accident protection, whereby a user can not get caught on the wave profile and stumble.
  • the molding on the upper side at opposite side edges preferably parallel to the central elevation aur will at least one elongated edge elevation, wherein, preferably, the edge-side elevation extends from one side of the molding to an opposite side of the molding.
  • the edge-side elevation may be formed bead-like and have rounded corners in the corner of two converging sides of the molding.
  • the rim-side elevation may have a height of 0.5 cm to less than 2 cm, with respect to a flat area of the upper surface of the molded body adjacent to the peripheral elevation. As a result, in each case a cleaning area is formed between the central elevation and a peripheral elevation, which is substantially flat. This further reduces the risk of accidents when using the washing device. Stolperecken and edges are not present in the washing device according to the invention by a suitable design of the molding.
  • connection points between the shaped body and the underlay mat can be provided, preferably in the form of at least two symmetrically arranged fixing points.
  • the edges of the molded body may be rounded along the upper side of the molded body in at least one direction. It is important that the molding has the smoothest possible surface and is free of edges.
  • the underlay mat preferably has a plurality of openings in order to be able to derive cleaning water during the cleaning process in a simple manner to the ground.
  • the underlay mat may have knobs or the like which interact with the pores of the shaped body and ensure a secure hold of the shaped body of foam on the underlay mats. Due to a special shaping of the dimples on the upper side of the underlay mat, in particular by pointed knobs, it is possible to ensure makes it possible that the knobs engage in the pores of the molding, preferably hook, can. As a result, the molding is adjusted and fixed on the underlay mat.
  • the underlay mat can be elastic in order to ensure a secure support of the underlay mat on the ground even with a non-level surface.
  • the shaped body is preferably a large-pored reticulated PUR foam.
  • the plastic foam should preferably not be water-absorbent and quick-drying, rot-proof and alkali-resistant. Likewise, the plastic foam should be cooked and washable in a washing machine.
  • foams can be used, which are commonly used in filter technology.
  • it may be a reticulated polyurethane polyester foam having a density according to DIN EN ISO 845 of 25 to 35 kg / m 3 , in particular of about 30 kg / m 3 , act.
  • the tensile strength according to DIN EN ISO 1798 may be more than 80 kPa, preferably more than 90 kPa, in particular more than 120 kPa.
  • the elongation at break according to DIN EN ISO 1798 should be greater than 90%, preferably greater than 100%, in particular greater than 130%.
  • the plastic foam can have a compression hardness according to DIN EN ISO 3386-1 (CV 40) of 2 to 6 kPa, in particular of approximately 4.0 kPa.
  • the plastic foam should be temperature resistant up to 100 ° C, so that the molding is washable at high temperatures.
  • the shaped body is preferably formed in one piece.
  • the underlay mat is also made of plastic, which allows a simple and hygienic cleaning.
  • the molded body can have a peripheral frame with increased rigidity, wherein the frame can be obtained by hot pressing of the molded body. This contributes to a higher stiffness of the molded body.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a washing device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the washing apparatus shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a washing device according to the invention
  • Fig. 3 is a view of the washing device shown in Fig. 1 in longitudinal section and
  • Fig. 4 is a plan view of a pad mat of the washing device shown in Fig. 1.
  • a washing device 1 is shown in a plan view, wherein the washing device 1 has an elastic molded body 2 made of reducted PE foam.
  • the molded body 2 is designed for cleaning a human foot, not shown, and releasably connected to a backing mat 3 shown in FIG. 2 via push buttons 4, which is shown in FIG. 3.
  • the molded body 2 completely covers the underlay mat 3 on the sides, which results from FIG.
  • the underlay mat 3 is hidden from the eyes of a user.
  • the underlay mat 3 allows a non-slip support of the molded body 2 on the ground.
  • the molded body 2 has a rectangular base surface, wherein the feet of a user for cleaning with respect to the crizlticiansachse substantially parallel to the central transverse axis X placed on the molded body 2 and cleaned by reciprocating motion on the molded body 2.
  • the width of the molded body 2 corresponds to at least the foot length.
  • the base of the shaped body 2 can in principle also have any other shape, for example the shape of an animal figure.
  • the molded body 2 is constricted in the central region of the longitudinal sides 5 in the direction of the central longitudinal axis Y, so that the width b of the overlap in the region of the central transverse axis X of the shaped body 2 becomes minimal.
  • the molded body 2 covers the underlay mat 3 on both sides by about 2 cm.
  • the coverage over the entire length of a transverse side 6 is constant and is about 4 cm.
  • the push buttons 4 are lowered in the head portion 4 a in the mold body 2, so that in each case a funnel-shaped region is formed in the region of the push buttons 4, in which the molded body 2 is compressed. This ensures that it can not come to a snagging of the feet on the push buttons 4 when entering the molding 2 and when cleaning the feet.
  • the molded body 2 is designed as a foam plate and has a thickness of approximately 3 to 4 cm in the uncompressed state.
  • the length of the molded body 2 in the region of the central longitudinal axis Y is about 36 cm.
  • the width in the region of the central transverse axis X is approximately 24 cm. As a result, a sufficiently large cleaning surface is provided.
  • the molded body 2 has on its underside a recess 7 for the underlay mat 3, wherein the recess 7 is delimited on both transverse sides 6 by a respective non-recessed projecting edge strip 8.
  • the edge strip 8 has on its underside a support surface 9 which is aligned with a bottom 10 of the underlay mat 3. This applies to the non-compressed state of the molded body 2.
  • the inner edges 11 of the edge strips 8 are spaced from the outer edges 12 of the backing mat 3 on each side about 0.2 to 0.5 cm.
  • the width of the recess 7 is about 30 cm.
  • the width of the underlay mat 3 is about 29 cm.
  • the edge strip 8 has a width B of about 3 cm, wherein it is when Betre the molded body 2 so that the molded body 2 is compressed or compressed due to the compressive load and the bearing surfaces 9 of the edge strips 8 in contact with the ground to step.
  • the molded body 2 is then with the bearing surfaces 9 on the one hand and with suction cups 13 of the underlay mat 3 on the other hand against the ground, which ensures a non-slip and secure support of the molding 2 on a substrate.
  • the underlay mat 3 is bendable or deformable. formed so that the underlay mat 3 can adapt to a non-planar surface. This makes it possible, for example, hang up the washing device 1 on a curved bottom of a bathtub or shower tray slip.
  • the recess 7 extends in the direction of the transverse sides 6 over the entire extension of the shaped body 2 from a longitudinal side 5 to the opposite longitudinal side 5, so that the underlay mat 3 can be easily inserted into the recess 7.
  • the molded body 2 has on its upper side 14 in the region of the central transverse axis X a central elevation 15, which extends from one longitudinal side 5 to the opposite longitudinal side 5 over the entire extent of the shaped body 2.
  • the central elevation 15 has a wave profile, wherein the height hi from the upper side 14 in a planar region adjacent to the central elevation 15 to the top of the elevation 15 has approximately 2 cm.
  • on the upper side 14 on opposite outer edges of the molded body 2 are each provided elongated edge elevations 16 for the foot edge cleaning, which also extend from one longitudinal side 5 to the opposite longitudinal side 5 over the entire extension of the shaped body 2.
  • the marginal elevations 16 have a height h 2 of about 0.5 cm and are flattened on top.
  • the cleaning area of the upper side 14 between the central elevation 15 and the marginal elevations 16 is substantially flat, the edges of the shaped body 2 being rounded in the longitudinal direction Y over the entire length of the shaped body 2 on the upper side 14. This rule out that it can come at the foot cleaning to a snagging of the feet on the elevations 15, 16 and thus to an increased risk of accidents.
  • the user When cleaning the feet, the user preferably stands with both feet on the molded body 2, wherein in each case one foot with respect to the researchinglticiansachse parallel to the central transverse axis X on a cleaning area between the elevations 15, 16 rises and by reciprocating motion at the elevations 15th , 16 in particular in a direction parallel to the central transverse axis X of the molded body 2 is cleaned.
  • the level area between the elevations 15, 16 extends from a longitudinal side 5 to the opposite longitudinal side 5 over the entire molded body, so that no further elevations may be provided at the edges of the molded body 2 in the region of the longitudinal sides 5.
  • the reciprocating motion when cleaning the foot on the upper side 14 of the molded body 2 is not affected by disturbing projections or the like.
  • the minimum length of the elevations 15, 16 in this context should be at least 20 cm, preferably about 24 cm or more, to ensure easy cleaning of the foot.
  • the elevations 15, 16 are arranged parallel to each other.
  • the underlay mat 3 has a plurality of openings 17 for discharging liquid during the cleaning process.
  • nubs 18 are provided, which interact with pores of the molded body 2 on the underside of the recess 7 and ensure a non-slip support of the molded body 2 on the underlay mat 3.
  • the push buttons 4 are arranged mirror-symmetrically to the elevations 15, 16 in the region between the elevations 15, 16. Due to the uniform distribution of the push buttons 4, a stable connection between the molded body 2 and the underlay mat 3 is ensured.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de lavage comprenant un corps en un produit mousse façonné, élastique, pour le nettoyage d'un pied d'un être humain, et une natte de base (3) servant à la fixation du corps façonné sur un substrat. L'invention est caractérisée en ce que le corps façonné recouvre complètement la natte de base (3).
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