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EP1552780B1
EP1552780B1 EP20040029378 EP04029378A EP1552780B1 EP 1552780 B1 EP1552780 B1 EP 1552780B1 EP 20040029378 EP20040029378 EP 20040029378 EP 04029378 A EP04029378 A EP 04029378A EP 1552780 B1 EP1552780 B1 EP 1552780B1
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Stephan Gerster
Christian Gross
Klaus-Jürgen Fischer
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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
    • A47L1/08—Hand implements with provision for supplying liquids, e.g. cleaning agents
    • 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
    • A47L13/22—Mops with liquid-feeding devices

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  • the present invention relates to a planar surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, in particular for household use and having a cleaning plate connected to at least one handle, a pumping device for pumping a cleaning liquid from a tank, a pumping actuator disposed on the handle, and one above Cleaning plate arranged housing
  • a cleaning plate connected to at least one handle
  • a pumping device for pumping a cleaning liquid from a tank
  • a pumping actuator disposed on the handle
  • cleaning plate arranged housing Such devices are very much used for cleaning windows or other smooth surfaces in the kitchen and in the bathroom area. Another application is the cleaning of vehicle windows. Also for the cleaning of floors find these devices use.
  • a cleaning device of this Arti is from the DE 1 934 380 A known.
  • This cleaning device has a mop plate and a stem arranged thereon, wherein a tank for conveying liquid through the stem is arranged in the upper region of the stem, which can then be sprayed in front of the mop plate via a nozzle arranged above the mop plate.
  • the disadvantage of this cleaning device is that it is usable only with the handle, so it is not suitable as a hand wiper, since the user must operate the sprayer at the end of the stem.
  • a similar device is from the US Pat. No. 6,497,525 B1 in which, although the tank is arranged at the bottom of the mop plate, but also has a handle with an actuator for the spray function at the end of the stalk. The same applies to the from the DE 202 19 300 U1 known cleaning device.
  • a cleaning device that has no handle, instead, the actuator for the spray function is provided in the vicinity of the mop plate.
  • this device is not usable in connection with a handle, since the user then can no longer reach the actuating device WO 01/72195 A1
  • cleaning devices for floor surfaces are known in which a handle is mounted on a tank, which can deliver cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned via a pumping device. At the stem a cleaning plate is connected to the stem at the bottom so that the user in a standing position can perform large-scale wiping movements.
  • this cleaning device has the disadvantage that a targeted guidance for cleaning smaller areas due to the large tank and the long handle is poorly possible and also the delivery of the cleaning fluid can only be controlled inaccurately.
  • German utility model DE 85 29 619 U is a hand-held device for cleaning surfaces, in particular of discs known in which a cleaning liquid receiving container is integrated in the handle part and this cleaning liquid is sprayable on a pump-spray system on the surface to be cleaned.
  • a cleaning part with a sponge-like cleaning element is arranged on the handle.
  • this device is only suitable for cleaning surfaces that are in the arm-grip area and there is no cleaning plate, which is suitable for wiping larger areas.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device for flat surfaces, with which, as in the known cleaning devices specifically a cleaning surface can be supplied with cleaning fluid and with the now both applications can be covered, namely in the immediate arm-grip area as well as at more remote floor surfaces.
  • a spray head On the housing of the efindungeadoren cleaning device, as in the known cleaning devices, a spray head is provided which selectively delivers cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning plate via a pumping operation. The user can thus deliberately give off dirt on the surface to be cleaned.
  • the spray head is held for a simple construction of the cleaning device in a receptacle between two housing halves.
  • the pumping device has a pressure chamber and for spraying the cleaning fluid via the pumping action, a pressure in the pressure chamber can be generated.
  • the tank is held between the cleaning plate and the housing arranged above it and thus arranged largely concealed and protected. Furthermore, a balanced handling is achieved in that the tank is arranged with attached pumping device immediately behind the cleaning plate, so can take place on the surface to be cleaned a support.
  • a first handle is formed on the housing and this handle is provided with a receptacle for a second handle disposed on an extension, both handles each having a force acting on the pumping device Pump operation are equipped.
  • the user can thus choose freely in which version he wants to use the cleaning device, for example, as a manoeuvrable device for low windows, mirrors, shower cabins or extension handle for tall windows, flat surfaces in the bathroom and floors.
  • protruding cloth clips for fastening a wipe are formed on the housing on opposite sides.
  • corresponding wipes can be interchangeably clamped for the respective use, which can then also be washed and replaced.
  • the pumping operation of the first handle via a piston lever and the pumping operation of the second handle via a piston rod to the pumping device is connected.
  • the piston rod may be guided in a tube and an adapter may be provided for connection to the pumping device.
  • the pumping device is arranged with its piston side to the end of the handle, so that a double admission both via the handle lever of the first handle, so when used as a compact handset, as well as an operation via a piston rod to a spray lever in a second handle at the end of Stem extension is possible.
  • a rubber lip for the removal of liquid is fixed to the cleaning plate, so that the cleaning device can also be used particularly well for window cleaning.
  • the cleaning device 1 comprises a hand wiper 2 with a first handle 3, which receives in a receptacle 4 an extension 5 with a second handle 6.
  • the handle 3 is connected to a cleaning plate 7 and comprises a multi-part housing 18, 20 in which a pumping device 8, a tank 9 and a spray head 10 are accommodated.
  • the pumping device 8 is triggered via a pump actuation in the form of a handle lever 11 via a piston lever 12.
  • the cleaning device is used as a hand wiper.
  • an extension 5 in the form of a tube For processing or cleaning of higher surfaces or floors of the handle 3 takes in its receptacle 4 an extension 5 in the form of a tube. This extension 5 ends in the handle 6. At this pumping a spray lever 13 is mounted, which acts on a piston rod 14 which acts via an adapter 15 to the pumping device 8. The piston rod 14 is guided over foam parts 16 in the extension 5. These foam parts 16 also act stiffening, so that the piston rod 14 can be made quite thin.
  • FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a cleaning device as a floor and window wiper for higher windows
  • Fig. 2 the cleaning device as a hand wiper.
  • the handle 3 is divided starting from a closed receiving sleeve 17 in the longitudinal direction and integrally connected to housing halves 18 and 20.
  • the receiving sleeve 17 and one half of the cover plate 19 and on the other half of the cover half 21 is integrally formed on the housing half.
  • the tank 9 is arranged between the cover plate 19 and a bottom plate 21, together forming the cleaning plate 7, the tank 9 is arranged.
  • the tank 9 penetrates with a neck 24, the cover plate 19 and is closed by a fuel cap 25.
  • the spray nozzle is held in a receptacle 31 which is fixed between the housing halves 18 and 20.
  • a clamped between the cover plate 19 and the bottom plate 22 rubber lip 26 serves for drawing off liquid on flat surfaces.
  • the rubber lip 26 protrudes forward and can be brought by appropriate pivoting of the cleaning device in contact with a surface.
  • the cover plate halves 20 and 21 are provided with integrally formed opposite the bottom plate 21 protruding cloth clamps 27, which serve for fixing various wipes.
  • the tank 9 is connected via a hose piece 28 to the pumping device 8 and via a valve 29 to the spray head 10.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Reinigungsgerät für plane Flächen nach Anspruch 1, insbesondere für den Haushaltsbereich und mit einer Reinigungsplatte, die mit mindestens einem Griff verbunden ist, einer Pumpeinrichtung zur Förderung einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus einem Tank, einer an dem Griff angeordneten Pumpbetätigung und einem oberhalb der Reinigungsplatte angeordnetem Gehäuse Solche Geräte werden sehr gerne zur Reinigung von Fenstern oder anderen planen, glatten Flächen in der Küche und im Badbereich benutzt. Ein weiteres Einsatzgebiet ist das Reinigen von Kraftfahrzeugscheiben. Auch für die Reinigung von Fussböden finden diese Geräte Verwendung.The present invention relates to a planar surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, in particular for household use and having a cleaning plate connected to at least one handle, a pumping device for pumping a cleaning liquid from a tank, a pumping actuator disposed on the handle, and one above Cleaning plate arranged housing Such devices are very much used for cleaning windows or other smooth surfaces in the kitchen and in the bathroom area. Another application is the cleaning of vehicle windows. Also for the cleaning of floors find these devices use.

Ein Reinigunggerät dieser Arti ist aus der DE 1 934 380 A bekannt. Dieses Reingungsgerät weist eine Wischplatte und einen daran angeordneten Stiel auf, wobei im oberen Bereich des Stiels ein Tank zum Fördern von Flüssigkeit durch den Stiel angeordnet ist, die dann über eine oberhalb der Wischplatte angeordnete Düse vor die Wischplatte gesprüht werden kann. Der Nachteil dieses Reinigungsgeräts besteht darin, dass es nur mit dem Stiel benutzbar ist, also nicht als Handwischer geeignet ist, da der Benutzer am Ende des Stiels die Sprühvorrichtung betätigen muss. Eine ähnliche Vorrichtung ist aus der US 6,497,525 B1 bekannt, bei der zwar der Tank unten an der Wischplatte angeordnet ist, die aber auch einen Stiel mit einer Betätigungsvorrichtung für die Sprühfunktion am Ende des stiels aufweist. Gleiches gilt für das aus der DE 202 19 300 U1 bekannte Reinigungsgerät.A cleaning device of this Arti is from the DE 1 934 380 A known. This cleaning device has a mop plate and a stem arranged thereon, wherein a tank for conveying liquid through the stem is arranged in the upper region of the stem, which can then be sprayed in front of the mop plate via a nozzle arranged above the mop plate. The disadvantage of this cleaning device is that it is usable only with the handle, so it is not suitable as a hand wiper, since the user must operate the sprayer at the end of the stem. A similar device is from the US Pat. No. 6,497,525 B1 in which, although the tank is arranged at the bottom of the mop plate, but also has a handle with an actuator for the spray function at the end of the stalk. The same applies to the from the DE 202 19 300 U1 known cleaning device.

Aus der FR 2 218 867 ist wiederum ein Reinigungsgerät bekannt, dass keinen Stiel aufweist, statt dessen ist die Betätigungsvorrichtung für die Sprühfunktion in der Nähe der Wischplatte vorgesehen. Dies führt aber dazu, dass diese Vorrichtung nicht in Verbindung mit einem Stiel benutzbar ist, da der Benutzer dann die Betätigungsvorrichtung nicht mehr erreichen kann.Aus der WO 01/72195 A1 sind ferner Reinigungsgeräte für Bodenflächen bekannt, bei denen an einem Stiel ein Tank montiert ist, der über eine Pumpeinrichtung Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf die zu reinigende Fläche abgeben kann. An dem Stiel ist im unteren Bereich eine Reinigungsplatte mit dem Stiel verbunden, so dass der Verwender in einer stehenden Position großflächige Wischbewegungen ausführen kann. Dieses Reinigungsgerät besitzt jedoch den Nachteil, dass eine gezielte Führung zur Reinigung kleinerer Flächen auf grund des großen Tanks und des langen Stiels schlecht möglich ist und zudem die Abgabe der Reinigungsflüssigkeit nur ungenau gesteuert werden kann.From the FR 2 218 867 Again, a cleaning device is known that has no handle, instead, the actuator for the spray function is provided in the vicinity of the mop plate. However, this leads to the fact that this device is not usable in connection with a handle, since the user then can no longer reach the actuating device WO 01/72195 A1 Furthermore, cleaning devices for floor surfaces are known in which a handle is mounted on a tank, which can deliver cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned via a pumping device. At the stem a cleaning plate is connected to the stem at the bottom so that the user in a standing position can perform large-scale wiping movements. However, this cleaning device has the disadvantage that a targeted guidance for cleaning smaller areas due to the large tank and the long handle is poorly possible and also the delivery of the cleaning fluid can only be controlled inaccurately.

Durch das deutsche Gebrauchsmuster DE 85 29 619 U ist ein Handgerät zum Reinigen von Flächen, insbesondere von Scheiben bekannt, bei dem ein Reinigungsflüssigkeits-Aufnahmebehälter im Handgriffteil integriert ist und diese Reinigungsflüssigkeit über ein Pump-Sprüh-System auf die zu reinigende Fläche sprühbar ist. Zusätzlich ist ein Reinigungsteil mit einem schwammartigen Reinigungselement an dem Handgriff angeordnet. Dieses Gerät eignet sich allerdings nur zur Reinigung von Flächen, die im Arm-Griffbereich liegen und es ist keine Reinigungsplatte vorgesehen, die für das Wischen größerer Flächen geeignet ist.By the German utility model DE 85 29 619 U is a hand-held device for cleaning surfaces, in particular of discs known in which a cleaning liquid receiving container is integrated in the handle part and this cleaning liquid is sprayable on a pump-spray system on the surface to be cleaned. In addition, a cleaning part with a sponge-like cleaning element is arranged on the handle. However, this device is only suitable for cleaning surfaces that are in the arm-grip area and there is no cleaning plate, which is suitable for wiping larger areas.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Reinigungsgerät für plane Flächen zu schaffen, mit dem wie bei den bekannten Reinigungsgeräten gezielt eine Reinigungsfläche mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit versorgt werden kann und mit dem nun beide Einsatzgebiete abgedeckt werden können, nämlich im unmittelbaren Arm-Griffbereich als auch bei entfernter liegenden Bodenflächen.The object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device for flat surfaces, with which, as in the known cleaning devices specifically a cleaning surface can be supplied with cleaning fluid and with the now both applications can be covered, namely in the immediate arm-grip area as well as at more remote floor surfaces.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Reinigungsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a cleaning device having the features of claim 1.

An dem Gehäuse des efindungegemäßen Reinigungsgerätes ist, wie auch schon bei den bekannten Reinigungsgeräten, ein Sprühkopf vorgesehen, der über eine Pumpbetätigung gezielt Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf eine zu reinigende Fläche benachbart zu der Reinigungsplatte abgibt. Der Verwender kann somit gezielt Verschmutzungen auf der zu reinigenden Fläche abgeben.On the housing of the efindungegemäßen cleaning device, as in the known cleaning devices, a spray head is provided which selectively delivers cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning plate via a pumping operation. The user can thus deliberately give off dirt on the surface to be cleaned.

Vorzugsweise ist der Sprühkopf für einen einfachen Aufbau des Reinigungsgerätes in einer Aufnahme zwischen zwei Gehäusehälften gehalten.Preferably, the spray head is held for a simple construction of the cleaning device in a receptacle between two housing halves.

Um die Menge an aufzusprühender Flüssigkeit manuell steuern zu können, weist die Pumpeinrichtung eine Druckkammer auf und zum Aussprühen der Reinigungsflüssigkeit über die Pumpbetätigung ist ein Druck in der Druckkammer erzeugbar.In order to be able to control the amount of liquid to be sprayed on manually, the pumping device has a pressure chamber and for spraying the cleaning fluid via the pumping action, a pressure in the pressure chamber can be generated.

Für einen kompakten Aufbau des Reinigungsgerätes ist der Tank zwischen der Reinigungsplatte und dem darüber angeordnetem Gehäuse gehalten und damit weitgehend verdeckt und geschützt angeordnet. Ferner wird eine ausgewogene Handhabung dadurch erreicht, dass der Tank mit daran angeschlossener Pumpeinrichtung unmittelbar hinter der Reinigungsplatte angeordnet ist, also an der zu reinigenden Fläche ein Abstützen stattfinden kann.For a compact construction of the cleaning device, the tank is held between the cleaning plate and the housing arranged above it and thus arranged largely concealed and protected. Furthermore, a balanced handling is achieved in that the tank is arranged with attached pumping device immediately behind the cleaning plate, so can take place on the surface to be cleaned a support.

Für einen universellen Einsatz sowohl an Bodenflächen als auch für Fenster ist erfindungsgemäß nun ein erster Griff an dem Gehäuse angeformt ist und dieser Griff mit einer Aufnahme für einen zweiten, an einer Verlängerung angeordneten Griff versehen ist, wobei beide Griffe jeweils mit einer auf die Pumpeinrichtung wirkenden Pumpbetätigung ausgestattet sind. Der Verwender kann somit frei wählen, in welcher Ausführung er das Reinigungsgerät einsetzen will, beispielsweise als wendiges Handgerät für niedrig angeordnete Fensterscheiben, Spiegel, Duschkabinen oder mit Verlängerungsstiel für hohe Fensterscheiben, plane Flächen im Badezimmer und Fussböden.According to the invention, for a universal use both on floor surfaces and for windows, a first handle is formed on the housing and this handle is provided with a receptacle for a second handle disposed on an extension, both handles each having a force acting on the pumping device Pump operation are equipped. The user can thus choose freely in which version he wants to use the cleaning device, for example, as a manoeuvrable device for low windows, mirrors, shower cabins or extension handle for tall windows, flat surfaces in the bathroom and floors.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind an dem Gehäuse an gegenüberliegenden Seiten hervorstehende Tuchklemmen zur Befestigung eines Wischtuches angeformt. Dadurch lassen sich für den jeweiligen Einsatz entsprechende Wischtücher auswechselbar festklemmen, die dann auch gewaschen und ersetzt werden können.According to a further embodiment of the invention, protruding cloth clips for fastening a wipe are formed on the housing on opposite sides. As a result, corresponding wipes can be interchangeably clamped for the respective use, which can then also be washed and replaced.

Für einen mechanisch einfachen Aufbau ist die Pumpbetätigung des ersten Handgriffes über einen Kolbenhebel und die Pumpbetätigung des zweiten Handgriffes über eine Kolbenstange mit der Pumpeinrichtung verbunden. Dabei kann die Kolbenstange in einem Rohr geführt sein und ein Adapter zur Verbindung mit der Pumpeinrichtung vorgesehen sein. Dabei ist die Pumpeinrichtung mit ihrer Kolbenseite zum Ende des Handgriffes angeordnet, so dass eine doppelte Beaufschlagung sowohl über den Griffhebel des ersten Handgriffes, also bei Nutzung als kompaktes Handgerät, als auch eine Betätigung über eine Kolbenstange zu einem Sprühhebel in einem zweiten Handgriff am Ende der Stielverlängerung möglich ist.For a mechanically simple structure, the pumping operation of the first handle via a piston lever and the pumping operation of the second handle via a piston rod to the pumping device is connected. In this case, the piston rod may be guided in a tube and an adapter may be provided for connection to the pumping device. In this case, the pumping device is arranged with its piston side to the end of the handle, so that a double admission both via the handle lever of the first handle, so when used as a compact handset, as well as an operation via a piston rod to a spray lever in a second handle at the end of Stem extension is possible.

Vorzugsweise ist an der Reinigungsplatte eine Gummilippe zum Abstreichen von Flüssigkeit festgelegt, so dass sich das Reinigungsgerät auch besonders gut für die Fensterreinigung einsetzen lässt.Preferably, a rubber lip for the removal of liquid is fixed to the cleaning plate, so that the cleaning device can also be used particularly well for window cleaning.

Die Erfindung wird anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
Einen Längsschnitt durch ein Reinigungsgerät mit einer Verlängerung mit zweitem Handgriff (vereinfacht dargestellt), und
Fig. 2
das Reinigungsgerät der Figur 1 als Handwischers mit einer Aufnahme für eine Verlängerung.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
A longitudinal section through a cleaning device with an extension with a second handle (shown in simplified), and
Fig. 2
the cleaning device of FIG. 1 as a hand wiper with a recording for an extension.

Das Reinigungsgerät 1 umfasst einen Handwischer 2 mit einem ersten Handgriff 3, der in einer Aufnahme 4 eine Verlängerung 5 mit einem zweiten Handgriff 6 aufnimmt. Der Handgriff 3 ist mit einer Reinigungsplatte 7 verbunden und umfasst ein mehrteiliges Gehäuse 18, 20 in dem eine Pumpeinrichtung 8 ein Tank 9 und ein Sprühkopf 10 aufgenommen sind.The cleaning device 1 comprises a hand wiper 2 with a first handle 3, which receives in a receptacle 4 an extension 5 with a second handle 6. The handle 3 is connected to a cleaning plate 7 and comprises a multi-part housing 18, 20 in which a pumping device 8, a tank 9 and a spray head 10 are accommodated.

Die Pumpeinrichtung 8 wird über eine Pumpbetätigung in Form eines Griffhebels 11 über einen Kolbenhebel 12 ausgelöst.The pumping device 8 is triggered via a pump actuation in the form of a handle lever 11 via a piston lever 12.

In dieser Form wird das Reinigungsgerät als Handwischer benutzt.In this form, the cleaning device is used as a hand wiper.

Zur Bearbeitung beziehungsweise Reinigung von höheren Flächen oder Fussböden nimmt der Handgriff 3 in seiner Aufnahme 4 eine Verlängerung 5 in Form eines Rohres auf. Diese Verlängerung 5 endet im Handgriff 6. An diesem ist zur Pumpbetätigung ein Sprühhebel 13 gelagert, der eine Kolbenstange 14 beaufschlagt, die über einen Adapter 15 auf die Pumpeinrichtung 8 wirkt. Die Kolbenstange 14 ist über Schaumstoffteile 16 in der Verlängerung 5 geführt. Diese Schaumstoffteile 16 wirken zudem versteifend, so dass die Kolbenstange 14 recht dünn ausgeführt werden kann.For processing or cleaning of higher surfaces or floors of the handle 3 takes in its receptacle 4 an extension 5 in the form of a tube. This extension 5 ends in the handle 6. At this pumping a spray lever 13 is mounted, which acts on a piston rod 14 which acts via an adapter 15 to the pumping device 8. The piston rod 14 is guided over foam parts 16 in the extension 5. These foam parts 16 also act stiffening, so that the piston rod 14 can be made quite thin.

Während Fig. 1 die Konfiguration eines Reinigungsgerätes als Fussboden- und Fensterwischer für höhere Fenster darstellt, zeigt Fig. 2 das Reinigungsgerät als Handwischer. Der Handgriff 3 ist ausgehend von einer geschlossenen Aufnahmehülse 17 in Längsrichtung geteilt und integral mit Gehäusehälften 18 und 20 verbunden. Dabei ist an der Gehäusehälfte 18 die Aufnahmehülse 17 und eine Hälfte der Deckplatte 19 und an der anderen Hälfte die Deckplattenhälfte 21 angeformt. Zwischen der Deckplatte 19 und einer Bodenplatte 21, zusammen die Reinigungsplatte 7 bildend, ist der Tank 9 angeordnet. Der Tank 9 durchdringt mit einem Hals 24 die Deckplatte 19 und wird über einen Tankdeckel 25 verschlossen. Ferner ist die Sprühdüse in einer Aufnahme 31 gehalten, die zwischen den Gehäusehälften 18 und 20 fixiert ist.While Fig. 1 shows the configuration of a cleaning device as a floor and window wiper for higher windows shows Fig. 2 the cleaning device as a hand wiper. The handle 3 is divided starting from a closed receiving sleeve 17 in the longitudinal direction and integrally connected to housing halves 18 and 20. In this case, the receiving sleeve 17 and one half of the cover plate 19 and on the other half of the cover half 21 is integrally formed on the housing half. Between the cover plate 19 and a bottom plate 21, together forming the cleaning plate 7, the tank 9 is arranged. The tank 9 penetrates with a neck 24, the cover plate 19 and is closed by a fuel cap 25. Furthermore, the spray nozzle is held in a receptacle 31 which is fixed between the housing halves 18 and 20.

Eine zwischen der Deckplatte 19 und der Bodenplatte 22 eingespannte Gummilippe 26 dient zum Abziehen von Flüssigkeit auf ebenen Flächen. Die Gummilippe 26 steht nach vorne hervor und kann durch entsprechendes Verschwenken des Reinigungsgerätes in Kontakt mit einer Fläche gebracht werden.A clamped between the cover plate 19 and the bottom plate 22 rubber lip 26 serves for drawing off liquid on flat surfaces. The rubber lip 26 protrudes forward and can be brought by appropriate pivoting of the cleaning device in contact with a surface.

Die Deckplattenhälften 20 und 21 sind mit integral ausgebildeten gegenüber der Bodenplatte 21 hervorstehenden Tuchklemmen 27 versehen, die zum Fixieren verschiedener Wischtücher dienen.The cover plate halves 20 and 21 are provided with integrally formed opposite the bottom plate 21 protruding cloth clamps 27, which serve for fixing various wipes.

Der Tank 9 ist über ein Schlauchstück 28 mit der Pumpeinrichtung 8 und über ein Ventil 29 mit dem Sprühkopf 10 verbunden.The tank 9 is connected via a hose piece 28 to the pumping device 8 and via a valve 29 to the spray head 10.

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  1. A cleaning device for planar surfaces, in particular for domestic use, comprising a cleaning plate (7) which is connected to at least one handle (3, 6), a pump device (8) for conveying a cleaning fluid from a tank (9), a pump actuator (11, 13) arranged on the handle (3, 6), and a housing (18, 20) arranged above the cleaning plate (7), a spray head (10) being provided on the housing (18, 20) and the spray head (10) dispensing in a targeted manner cleaning fluid via the pump actuator (11, 13) to a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning plate (7), characterised in that
    a first handle (3) is integrally formed on the housing (18, 20) and said handle (3) is provided with a receiver (4) for a second handle (6) arranged on an extension (5), both handles (3, 6) being provided in each case with a pump actuator (11, 13) acting on the pump device.
  2. The cleaning device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the spray head (10) is held in a receiver between two housing halves (18, 20).
  3. The cleaning device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the pump device (8) comprises a pressure chamber and a pressure may be generated in the pressure chamber for spraying out the cleaning fluid via the pump actuator (11, 13).
  4. The cleaning device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the tank (9) is held between the cleaning plate (7) and the housing (18, 20) arranged thereover.
  5. The cleaning device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that cloth clamps (27) for fastening a cleaning cloth, and which protrude on opposing sides, are integrally formed on the housing (18, 20).
  6. The cleaning device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the pump actuator (11) of the first handle (3) is connected to the pump device (8) via a piston lever (12) and the pump actuator (13) of the second handle (6) is connected to said pump device via a piston rod (14).
  7. The cleaning device according to Claim 6, characterised in that the piston rod (14) is guided in a tube (5) and an adapter (15) is attached for connecting to the pump device (8).
  8. The cleaning device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterised in that a rubber lip (26) is secured to the cleaning plate (7) for wiping away fluid.
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