EP0381783B1 - Squeegee apparatus - Google Patents

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EP0381783B1
EP0381783B1 EP89101899A EP89101899A EP0381783B1 EP 0381783 B1 EP0381783 B1 EP 0381783B1 EP 89101899 A EP89101899 A EP 89101899A EP 89101899 A EP89101899 A EP 89101899A EP 0381783 B1 EP0381783 B1 EP 0381783B1
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Heinz Josef Ohm
Dieter Pätzold
Norbert Pakusa
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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
    • A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
    • A47L1/06—Hand implements

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  • the invention relates to a wiper device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • CH-A-29 53 45 discloses a wiping device with a sponge arranged between a plate connected with a handle and a press plate which can be adjusted via an actuating handle, the press plate being rotatably supported via a bearing and the actuating handle via a second bearing.
  • the coupling between the actuating handle and the press plate takes place via a spring. This spring forms a dirt corner, it is a hindrance and it also no longer meets the aesthetic requirements that are placed on modern household appliances.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a mopping device with interchangeable sponge that is easy to manufacture, in which the sponge is gentle and easy to replace, in which the life of the sponge is increased and which is easy to handle.
  • the type of lever system ensures that the operating handle rests positively on the handle in the working position. He doesn't stand out.
  • the clamping force is increased by the double lever system, whereby the sponge is held securely; by avoiding flexing movements, its lifespan is increased.
  • the formation of the sponge enables three-sided use. This increases the lifespan considerably.
  • the special type of clamping via cross bars forming a labyrinth also contributes to this. After all, after cleaning the sponge, it does not matter in which direction it is reinserted. Removing it for cleaning the sponge is particularly easy.
  • a sponge 5 with a triangular cross section is clamped between a plate 2 connected to a handle 1 and a press plate 4 which can be adjusted via an actuating handle 3.
  • the press plate 4 is rotatably mounted on the plate 2 via a bearing 6.
  • the press plate 4 is adjusted via the actuating handle, which is designed as a two-sided lever.
  • the actuating handle 3 is rotatably mounted on the handle 1 via a second bearing 7.
  • the second bearing 7 is formed by two holders (8) with bores 9 formed on the handle 1 and into which two bolts 10 of the actuating handle 3 snap.
  • the arm 11 of the actuating handle 3 is guided on both sides of the bolt lugs 12 in a positive guide 13 on the press plate 4.
  • the handle 1 is provided with a trough 14 for the positive reception of the operating handle 3. To make it easier to open the operating handle 3 from the locked position according to FIG. 1, it is provided with a handle shoulder 15 at its end.
  • the bearing 6 is formed by snap ridges 17 formed in pairs on the plate 2, each with an intermediate space 16, and by molded-on holders 18 with snap bolts 19 each formed between two, engaging in the intermediate spaces 16, on the press plate 4.
  • the snap bars 17 are provided with an undercut 20 on both sides.
  • the plate 2 and the press plate 4 are provided on the inside for clamping the sponge 5 with transverse webs 21 arranged offset from one another.
  • the transverse webs 21 form a labyrinth 22 for the gentle holding of the sponge 5.
  • Both the plate 2 and the press plate 4 end in an inwardly directed round bar 23.
  • the plate 2 is provided at its other end with a clamping groove 24 for receiving a squeegee 25.

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Abstract

The squeegee apparatus has a cross-sectionally triangular sponge (5) which is arranged between a plate (2), connected to a handle (1), and a pressure plate (4) which can be adjusted via an actuating handle (3), the pressure plate (4) being moved via an actuating handle, constructed as a two-sided lever, in such a way that the actuating handle rests with positive fit on the handle (1) in the operating position (Figure 1). <IMAGE>

Description

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Wischgerät gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a wiper device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die CH - A - 29 53 45 offenbart ein Wischgerät mit einem zwischen einer mit einem Handgriff verbundenen Platte und einer über einen Betätigungsgriff verstellbaren Preßplatte angeordneten Schwamm, wobei die Preßblatte über ein Lager und der Betätigungsgriff über ein zweites Lager drehbar gelagert sind. Die Kopplung zwischen dem Betätigungsgriff und der Preßplatte erfolgt über eine Feder. Diese Feder bildet eine Schmutzecke, sie ist hinderlich und sie erfüllt zudem nicht mehr die ästhetischen Ansprüche, die an ein modernes Haushaltsgerät gestellt werden.CH-A-29 53 45 discloses a wiping device with a sponge arranged between a plate connected with a handle and a press plate which can be adjusted via an actuating handle, the press plate being rotatably supported via a bearing and the actuating handle via a second bearing. The coupling between the actuating handle and the press plate takes place via a spring. This spring forms a dirt corner, it is a hindrance and it also no longer meets the aesthetic requirements that are placed on modern household appliances.

Ein weiteres Gerät dieser Art ist aus der BE - A - 88 25 98 bekannt, wobei die verstellbare Preßplatte über einen winklig angeformten Betätigungsgriff gegen die Kraft einer Feder verschwenkbar ist. über Zackenleisten wird dabei ein Schwamm durch die Kraft der Feder eingeklemmt. Zum Entfernen des Schwammes wird der Betätigungsgriff gegen einen Handgriff gedrückt. Nachteilig daran ist, daß der Betätigungsgriff vom Handgriff absteht und dadurch bei der Handhabung sehr hinderlich ist. Die Klemmung des Schwammes über die Zackenleiste führt zu einem hohen Verschleiß.Another device of this type is known from BE-A-88 25 98, the adjustable press plate being pivotable against the force of a spring by means of an angularly shaped actuating handle. A sponge is pinched by serrated strips by the force of the spring. To remove the sponge, the operating handle is pressed against a handle. The disadvantage of this is that the actuating handle protrudes from the handle and is therefore very cumbersome to handle. The clamping of the sponge over the serrated strip leads to high wear.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Wischgerät mit auswechselbarem Schwamm zu schaffen, das einfach zu fertigen ist, bei dem der Schwamm schonend und leicht auszutauschen ist, bei dem die Lebensdauer des Schwammes erhöht wird und das angenehm zu handhaben ist.The object of the invention is to provide a mopping device with interchangeable sponge that is easy to manufacture, in which the sponge is gentle and easy to replace, in which the life of the sponge is increased and which is easy to handle.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Durch die Art des Hebelsystemes wird erreicht, daß der Betätigungsgriff in Arbeitsstellung formschlüssig am Handgriff anliegt. Er steht nicht vor. Die Klemmkraft wird durch das Doppelhebelsystem erhöht, wodurch der Schwamm sicher gehalten wird; durch das Vermeiden von Walkbewegungen wird dessen Lebensdauer erhöht.This object is achieved with the characterizing features of claim 1. The type of lever system ensures that the operating handle rests positively on the handle in the working position. He doesn't stand out. The clamping force is increased by the double lever system, whereby the sponge is held securely; by avoiding flexing movements, its lifespan is increased.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfidung sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen. So wird durch die Ausbildung des Lagers eine besonders einfache und kostengünstige Fertigung erreicht. Der Montagevorgang kann vollautomatisch durchgeführt werden.Further embodiments of the invention can be found in the subclaims. A particularly simple and inexpensive production is achieved through the design of the bearing. The assembly process can be carried out fully automatically.

Die Ausbildung des Schwammes ermöglicht eine dreiseitige Nutzung. Die Lebensdauer wird dadurch erheblich gesteigert. Dazu trägt weiter die besondere Art der Klemmung über ein Labyrinth bildende Querstege bei. Schließlich ist es nach dem Reinigen des Schwammes gleichgültig, in welcher Richtung dieser wiedereingesetzt wird. Das Herausnehmen zum Reinigen des Schwammes ist besonders einfach.The formation of the sponge enables three-sided use. This increases the lifespan considerably. The special type of clamping via cross bars forming a labyrinth also contributes to this. After all, after cleaning the sponge, it does not matter in which direction it is reinserted. Removing it for cleaning the sponge is particularly easy.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings.

Es zeigen:

Figur 1
einen Längsschnitt durch ein Wischgerät mit eingespanntem Schwamm,
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ein Längsschnitt durch das Wischgerät entsprechend Figur 1, aber mit geöffnetem Betätigungsgriff und herausgenommenem Schwamm,
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eine Ansicht auf die Preßplatte gemäß der Richtung III in Figur 2,
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ein Schnitt gemäß der Linie IV - IV in Figur 3,
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ein Schnitt gemäß der Linie V - V in Figur 3,
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ein Schnitt gemäß der Linie VI - VI in Figur 3,
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einen Schnitt gemäß der Linie VII - VII in Figur 2 und
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eine Ansicht gemäß der Richtung VIII in Figur 2 ohne Preßplatte, Schwamm und Betätigungsgriff.
Show it:
Figure 1
a longitudinal section through a wiper with a clamped sponge,
Figure 2
2 shows a longitudinal section through the wiper device according to FIG. 1, but with the operating handle open and the sponge removed,
Figure 3
3 shows a view of the press plate in the direction III in FIG. 2,
Figure 4
4 shows a section along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3,
Figure 5
4 shows a section along the line V - V in FIG. 3,
Figure 6
4 shows a section along the line VI-VI in FIG. 3,
Figure 7
a section along the line VII - VII in Figure 2 and
Figure 8
a view according to the direction VIII in Figure 2 without the press plate, sponge and operating handle.

Zwischen einer mit einem Handgriff 1 verbundenen Platte 2 und einer über einen Betätigungsgriff 3 verstellbaren Preßplatte 4 ist ein im Querschnitt dreieckiger Schwamm 5 eingeklemmt. Die Preßplatte 4 ist über ein Lager 6 an der Platte 2 drehbar gelagert. Die Preßplatte 4 wird über den Betätigungsgriff, der als zweiseitiger Hebel ausgebildet ist, verstellt. Der Betätigungsgriff 3 ist über ein zweites Lager 7 am Handgriff 1 drehbar gelagert. Das zweite Lager 7 wird durch zwei am Handgriff 1 angeformte Halter (8) mit Bohrungen 9, in die zwei Bolzen 10 des Betätigungsgriffes 3 einrasten, gebildet.A sponge 5 with a triangular cross section is clamped between a plate 2 connected to a handle 1 and a press plate 4 which can be adjusted via an actuating handle 3. The press plate 4 is rotatably mounted on the plate 2 via a bearing 6. The press plate 4 is adjusted via the actuating handle, which is designed as a two-sided lever. The actuating handle 3 is rotatably mounted on the handle 1 via a second bearing 7. The second bearing 7 is formed by two holders (8) with bores 9 formed on the handle 1 and into which two bolts 10 of the actuating handle 3 snap.

Der Arm 11 des Betätigungsgriffes 3 ist über beidseitige Bolzenansätze 12 in einer Zwangsführung 13 an der Preßplatte 4 geführt.The arm 11 of the actuating handle 3 is guided on both sides of the bolt lugs 12 in a positive guide 13 on the press plate 4.

Der Handgriff 1 ist mit einer Mulde 14 zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme des Betätigungsgriffes 3 versehen. Zum leichteren Öffnen des Betätigungsgriffes 3 aus der verrasteten Stellung gemäß Figur 1 ist dieser an seinem Ende mit einem Griffabsatz 15 versehen.The handle 1 is provided with a trough 14 for the positive reception of the operating handle 3. To make it easier to open the operating handle 3 from the locked position according to FIG. 1, it is provided with a handle shoulder 15 at its end.

Das Lager 6 ist durch an der Platte 2 paarweise, jeweils mit einem Zwischenraum 16 angeformte Schnappstege 17 und durch an der Preßplatte 4 jeweils zwischen zwei, in die Zwischenräume 16 eingreifende, angeformte Halter 18 mit Schnappbolzen 19 gebildet. Die Schnappstege 17 sind beidseitig mit einem Hinterschnitt 20 versehen.The bearing 6 is formed by snap ridges 17 formed in pairs on the plate 2, each with an intermediate space 16, and by molded-on holders 18 with snap bolts 19 each formed between two, engaging in the intermediate spaces 16, on the press plate 4. The snap bars 17 are provided with an undercut 20 on both sides.

Die Platte 2 und die Preßplatte 4 sind innenseitig zur Klemmung des Schwammes 5 mit gegeneinander versetzt angeordneten Querstege 21 versehen. Die Querstege 21 bilden ein Labyrinth 22 zur schonenden Halterung des Schwammes 5. Sowohl die Platte 2 als auch die Preßplatte 4 laufen in einer nach innen gerichteten Rundleiste 23 aus.The plate 2 and the press plate 4 are provided on the inside for clamping the sponge 5 with transverse webs 21 arranged offset from one another. The transverse webs 21 form a labyrinth 22 for the gentle holding of the sponge 5. Both the plate 2 and the press plate 4 end in an inwardly directed round bar 23.

Die Platte 2 ist an ihrem anderen Ende mit einer Klemmrille 24 zur Aufnahme eines Wischgummis 25 versehen.The plate 2 is provided at its other end with a clamping groove 24 for receiving a squeegee 25.

Claims (6)

  1. Squeegee apparatus having a cleaning element (5) which is disposed between a plate (2) fastened to a handle (1) and a compression plate (4) connected to the plate (2) by means of a bearing (6), and having an actuating lever which adjusts the compression plate (4) by means of a second bearing (7) on the handle (1), characterised in that the compression plate (4) is mounted between the plate (2) and the second bearing (7) of the actuating lever (3), the actuating lever (3), as a two-sided lever, being configured so as to have the one arm (11) acting in a non-positive manner upon the compression plate (4) and the other arm bearing, in the tensioned state, against the handle (1).
  2. Squeegee apparatus according to Claim 1, characterised in that the compression plate (4) is provided with a forcing guide (13) for the arm (11).
  3. Squeegee apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the handle (1) is provided with a recess (14) for the positive-locking reception of the actuating lever (3).
  4. Squeegee apparatus according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the bearing (6) is formed by snap-in bars (17) formed onto the plate (2) in pairs, in each case with an interspace (16), and by holders (18) having snap-in pins (19), which holders are formed onto the compression plate (4), in each case between two [lacuna], engaging into the interspaces (16).
  5. Squeegee apparatus according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the plate (2) and the compression plate (4) are provided on the inner side, for the clamping of a sponge (5), with mutually offset transverse bars (21).
  6. Squeegee apparatus according to Claim 5, characterised in that the sponge (5) is designed in cross-section as a triangle.
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DE8989101899T DE58903044D1 (en) 1989-02-03 1989-02-03 WIPER.
ES198989101899T ES2037887T3 (en) 1989-02-03 1989-02-03 CLEANING DEVICE.
AT89101899T ATE83365T1 (en) 1989-02-03 1989-02-03 WIPER.
EP89101899A EP0381783B1 (en) 1989-02-03 1989-02-03 Squeegee apparatus
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