EP1613188A1 - System consisting of a small electrical and auxiliary electrical device assigned thereto - Google Patents

System consisting of a small electrical and auxiliary electrical device assigned thereto

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EP1613188A1
EP1613188A1 EP04710801A EP04710801A EP1613188A1 EP 1613188 A1 EP1613188 A1 EP 1613188A1 EP 04710801 A EP04710801 A EP 04710801A EP 04710801 A EP04710801 A EP 04710801A EP 1613188 A1 EP1613188 A1 EP 1613188A1
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coupling means
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Reinhold Eichhorn
Detlef Gleich
Sebastian Hottenrott
Peter Junk
Christof Kleemann
Michael Odemer
Thorsten Pohl
Tobias Schwarz
Jürgen Wolf
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B19/00—Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
    • B26B19/38—Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers, or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips, guards
    • B26B19/3806—Accessories
    • B26B19/3833—Storage and cleaning devices; Power cord storage
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/46—Devices specially adapted for cleaning or disinfecting shavers or razors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B19/00—Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
    • B26B19/38—Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers, or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips, guards
    • B26B19/3873—Electric features; Charging; Computing devices
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S30/00—Cutlery
    • Y10S30/01—Rechargeable battery operated

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  • the invention relates to a system consisting of a small electrical device and an associated additional electrical device with a receiving device for the small electrical device, the two devices each being provided with corresponding first electrical and / or electromagnetic coupling means for transmitting energy and / or information.
  • Such systems can be designed for diverse applications; For example, electrical hair clippers, electrical toothbrushes or electrical household appliances can work as small electrical appliances with an additional device for the purpose of charging, cleaning and / or diagnosis.
  • a cleaning and loading device for a dry shaver serves to clean the shaving head and the electrical charge of the electrical storage cells arranged in the dry shaving apparatus.
  • the shaving head of the dry shaving apparatus is inserted into a receiving part, which is then filled with a cleaning liquid.
  • the cleaning liquid loosens hair residues and deposits adhering to the shaving head, which are then returned to a liquid container together with the cleaning liquid.
  • the dry shaver is occasionally put into operation to increase the cleaning effect.
  • it is electrically connected to the cleaning device. This connection not only transmits electrical energy for operating and possibly charging the electrical storage cells, but also information and control signals can be exchanged between the two devices.
  • the dry shaver is contacted with the cleaning device via the device socket of the dry shaver, which are connected to the electrical connections in the cleaning device.
  • the appliance socket is arranged at the end of the housing of the dry shaving apparatus opposite the shaving head; it also serves to connect a power cord.
  • the electrical connections of the cleaning device are arranged in the upper end of a contact dome, where they can be moved by means of a button in the direction of the device socket of the dry shaver. With its contact, the electrical connections of locking hooks in this Position held; the dry shaver is then electrically connected to the cleaning device and mechanically locked.
  • Small electrical devices with a separate charging station have the disadvantage, however, that they do not allow mains operation, so that when the battery is discharged, it has to be dispensed with until the charging process is complete.
  • Another disadvantage is that the mostly large and heavy charger must always be carried on long trips to ensure the operation or the electrical power supply of the small device.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of improving a system described at the outset in such a way that it can be produced, on the one hand, with significantly reduced outlay, and, on the other hand, permits extremely simple and at the same time comfortable use.
  • the use of the small electrical device should also be possible independently of the additional device.
  • the additional electrical coupling means is arranged locally separated from the first coupling means, so that one of the two coupling means can be positioned optimally for docking to the additional device and the other coupling means for the best possible use of the small electrical device in network operation.
  • a particularly comfortable, safe and user-friendly way of docking can be realized if the small electrical device is positioned in the receiving device. Automatic additional electrical or electromagnetic contacting.
  • a simple and high-efficiency contacting option for both battery-operated and line-operated devices can be realized if the additional coupling means is an electrical plug connection, in particular a device socket.
  • the first electrical coupling means can be designed as electrical contact elements, which means very little construction effort. In order to achieve comfortable and also safe contacting, it is advantageous if the electrical contact elements are designed to be resilient at least one of the two devices.
  • the first coupling means can also be designed as inductive energy and / or signal transmission means.
  • a preferred field of application of the invention consists in an embodiment of the small electrical device as a dry shaver with a shaving head and the additional device as a cleaning and / or charger for cleaning the shaving head or for charging the energy storage cell of the dry shaver.
  • a dry shaver used in such a system is designed in such a way that its first coupling means is located close to or directly in the area of the shaving head and the additional coupling means is arranged on the end of the housing of the dry shaver opposite the shaving head ,
  • a dry shaving apparatus in an associated cleaning and loading device is shown in the single figure in a schematic and highly simplified illustration.
  • the drawing shows a dry shaver 1 with a shaving head 2, which is inserted upside down - ie with the shaving head down - into the receiving device 3 of the cleaning and charging device 4.
  • the shaving head 2 can be cleaned in a manner known per se by means of a cleaning liquid.
  • the cleaning and charging device 4 comprises a liquid container and corresponding means for the liquid transport.
  • the cleaning and charging device 4 also serves to charge the electrical storage cells of the dry shaving apparatus 1 if it is a battery-operated device. Another function of the cleaning and charging device 4 is that of storing the dry shaving apparatus 1, so it also serves as a device holder, which can optionally be attached to a wall.
  • the receiving device 3 is trough-shaped, the rear wall 5 being somewhat higher than the front wall 6.
  • the rear wall 5 also serves to support the dry shaving apparatus 1 shown in the side view.
  • the cleaning and charging device 4 has an electrical connection 7 designed as a device socket, through which it can be supplied with electrical voltage from the power grid.
  • the electrical contact between the dry shaver 1 and the cleaning and charging device 4 takes place via two contact buttons 8, which are arranged in the rear wall 5 of the cleaning and charging device 4, and two corresponding contact elements 9, which are in one of the broad sides, that is to say the front - Or back, the dry shaver 1 are integrated. Both the contact buttons 8 and the contact elements 9 are crowned.
  • the contact buttons 8 are elastically biased in the wall by means of the compression spring 10 in the direction of the dry shaver 1 and are thus resiliently mounted.
  • Each contact button 8 has a circumferential collar 11, which secures it against falling out. If the shaving device 3 is not used in a dry shaving apparatus, this collar 11 bears against the wall 5 when loaded by the compression spring 10.
  • Control signals and information between the dry shaving apparatus and the cleaning and charging device are transmitted via this electrical contact point, for example information about the device type, the state of soiling and the frequency and duration of use, as well as signals for controlling the cleaning process, can be transmitted.
  • the electrical contacting also serves to transfer energy for charging electrical storage cells which are integrated in the dry shaving apparatus 1, provided that this is provided for battery operation.
  • the dry shaving apparatus 1 can be inserted into the cleaning and charging device 4 very easily and comfortably.
  • the cleaning and charger can therefore also be designed in a very compact design.
  • the electrical contact is made automatically after storage in the receiving device 3 and the leaning of the dry shaving apparatus 1 against the rear wall 5.
  • the dry shaving apparatus is provided at its end 12 opposite the shaving head 2 with a device socket 13 via which it can be electrically contacted with a power cord.
  • This appliance socket 13 preferably corresponds to the electrical connection 7 of the cleaning and charging device 4, so that one and the same mains cable can be used both for operating the cleaning and charging device 4 and for operating the dry shaving apparatus 1 itself.

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Abstract

A system comprising a primary electrical device, such as a shaver, and an auxiliary electrical device, such as a shaver cleaner, defining a receiving arrangement for receiving the primary electrical device. The primary electrical device includes a first connector configured to couple with an associated connector of the auxiliary device to transmit electrical or electromagnetic energy between the devices. The primary electrical device includes an additional connector configured to couple the primary electrical device for receiving electrical or electromagnetic energy, such as from an electric mains voltage.

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System aus einem elektrischen Kleingerät und einem diesem zugeordneten elektrischen ZusatzgerätSystem of a small electrical device and an associated electrical additional device
Die Erfindung betrifft ein System aus einem elektrischen Kleingerät und einem diesem zugeordneten elektrischen Zusatzgerät mit einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung für das elektrische Kleingerät, wobei die beiden Geräte jeweils mit korrespondierenden ersten elektrischen und/oder elektromagnetischen Ankoppelmitteln zur Übertragung von Energie und/oder Information versehen sind.The invention relates to a system consisting of a small electrical device and an associated additional electrical device with a receiving device for the small electrical device, the two devices each being provided with corresponding first electrical and / or electromagnetic coupling means for transmitting energy and / or information.
Derartige Systeme können für diverse Anwendungsmöglichkeiten ausgebildet sein; beispielsweise können elektrische Haarschneidegeräte, elektrische Zahnbürsten oder elektrische Haushaltsgeräte als Elektrokleingeräte mit einem Zusatzgerät zum Zwecke der Ladung, Reinigung und/oder der Diagnose zusammenarbeiten.Such systems can be designed for diverse applications; For example, electrical hair clippers, electrical toothbrushes or electrical household appliances can work as small electrical appliances with an additional device for the purpose of charging, cleaning and / or diagnosis.
Aus der DE 44 02 237 C1 ist eine Reinigungs- und Ladevorrichtung für einen Trockenrasierapparat bekannt. Diese dient dem Reinigen des Scherkopfes sowie der elektrischen Ladung der im Trockenrasierapparat angeordneten elektrischen Speicherzellen. Hierzu wird der Trockenrasierapparat mit seinem Scherkopf in ein Aufnahmeteil eingesetzt, welches anschließend mit einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit gefüllt wird. Die Reinigungsflüssigkeit löst Haarreste und am Scherkopf anhaftende Beläge, die dann zusammen mit der Reinigungsflüssigkeit wieder einem Flüssigkeitsbehälter zugeführt werden. Während des Reinigungsvorganges wird zur Steigerung der Reinigungswirkung der Trockenrasierapparat auch zeitweise in Betrieb gesetzt. Er ist hierzu mit der Reinigungsvorrichtung elektrisch verbunden. Durch diese Verbindung wird nicht nur elektrische Energie zum Betrieb und ggf. zur Aufladung der elektrischen Speicherzellen übertragen, sondern es können auch Informations- und Steuersignale zwischen den beiden Geräten ausgetauscht werden.From DE 44 02 237 C1 a cleaning and loading device for a dry shaver is known. This serves to clean the shaving head and the electrical charge of the electrical storage cells arranged in the dry shaving apparatus. For this purpose, the shaving head of the dry shaving apparatus is inserted into a receiving part, which is then filled with a cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid loosens hair residues and deposits adhering to the shaving head, which are then returned to a liquid container together with the cleaning liquid. During the cleaning process, the dry shaver is occasionally put into operation to increase the cleaning effect. For this purpose, it is electrically connected to the cleaning device. This connection not only transmits electrical energy for operating and possibly charging the electrical storage cells, but also information and control signals can be exchanged between the two devices.
Die Kontaktierung des Trockenrasierers mit der Reinigungsvorrichtung erfolgt bei dem bekannten System über die Gerätesteckdose des Trockenrasierers, die mit den elektrischen Anschlüssen in der Reinigungsvorrichtung verbunden werden. Die Gerätesteckdose ist an dem dem Scherkopf gegenüberliegenden Ende des Gehäuses des Trockenrasierapparates angeordnet; sie dient aucht dem Anschluß eines Netzkabels. Die elektrischen Anschlüsse der Reinigungsvorrichtung sind im oberen Ende eines Kontaktdoms angeordnet, wo sie mittels eines Tasters in Richtung auf die Gerätesteckdose des Trockenrasierers bewegbar sind. Mit dessen Kontaktierung werden die elektrischen Anschlüsse von Rasthaken in dieser Position gehalten; der Trockenrasierapparat ist dann mit der Reinigungsvorrichtung elektrisch verbunden und mechanisch verriegelt. Dabei ist es nachteilig, daß der Aufbau der Reinigungsvorrichtung bzw. des Kontaktdomes sehr komplex und aufwendig in der Herstellung und Montage ist. Darüber hinaus kann es durch Lageabweichungen oder Fertigungstoleranzen zu Steck- oder Klemmproblemen während des Kontaktierens kommen. Dies erschwert dann ein exaktes leichtgängiges und damit komfortables Andocken des Trockenrasierapparates an das Reinigungsgerät mit sicherer elektrischer Kontaktierung.In the known system, the dry shaver is contacted with the cleaning device via the device socket of the dry shaver, which are connected to the electrical connections in the cleaning device. The appliance socket is arranged at the end of the housing of the dry shaving apparatus opposite the shaving head; it also serves to connect a power cord. The electrical connections of the cleaning device are arranged in the upper end of a contact dome, where they can be moved by means of a button in the direction of the device socket of the dry shaver. With its contact, the electrical connections of locking hooks in this Position held; the dry shaver is then electrically connected to the cleaning device and mechanically locked. It is disadvantageous that the structure of the cleaning device or the contact dome is very complex and expensive to manufacture and assemble. In addition, deviations in position or manufacturing tolerances can lead to plugging or clamping problems during contacting. This then makes it difficult for the dry shaving apparatus to be docked onto the cleaning device with reliable electrical contact, which is smooth and therefore comfortable.
Darüber hinaus sind auch als Ladevorrichtungen ausgebildete Zusatzgeräte für akkubetriebene Kleingeräte bekannt, die das elektrische Kleingerät entweder direkt galvanisch oder auch induktiv kontaktieren.In addition, additional devices for battery-operated small devices designed as charging devices are known which contact the small electrical device either directly galvanically or inductively.
Elektrische Kleingeräte mit einer separaten Ladestation weisen allerdings den Nachteil auf, daß sie keinen Netzbetrieb zulassen, so daß bei einem entladenen Akku so lange auf die Benutzung verzichtet werden muß, bis der Ladevorgang abgeschlossen ist. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß auf längere Reisen stets das meist großvolumige und auch schwere Ladegerät mitgeführt werden muß, um den Betrieb bzw. die elektrische Energieversorgung des Kleingerätes sicherzustellen.Small electrical devices with a separate charging station have the disadvantage, however, that they do not allow mains operation, so that when the battery is discharged, it has to be dispensed with until the charging process is complete. Another disadvantage is that the mostly large and heavy charger must always be carried on long trips to ensure the operation or the electrical power supply of the small device.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein eingangs beschriebenes System derart zu verbessern, daß es zum einen mit deutlich verringertem Aufwand herstellbar ist, und zum anderen eine extrem einfache und gleichzeitig komfortable Benutzung erlaubt. Darüber hinaus soll ein Einsatz des elektrischen Kleingerätes auch unabhängig vom Zusatzgerät ermöglicht werden.The invention is therefore based on the object of improving a system described at the outset in such a way that it can be produced, on the one hand, with significantly reduced outlay, and, on the other hand, permits extremely simple and at the same time comfortable use. In addition, the use of the small electrical device should also be possible independently of the additional device.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgerät dadurch gelöst, daß zumindest das elektrische Kleingerät mindestens ein zusätzliches derartiges Ankoppelmittel aufweist.This object is achieved by the device in that at least the small electrical device has at least one additional coupling means of this type.
Vorteilhafterweise ist das zusätzliche elektrische Ankoppelmittel örtlich getrennt vom ersten Ankoppelmittel angeordnet, so daß eines der beiden Ankoppelmittel optimal für ein Andok- ken an das Zusatzgerät und das andere Ankoppelmittel für eine bestmögliche Benutzung des elektrischen Kleingerätes im Netzbetrieb positioniert werden kann.Advantageously, the additional electrical coupling means is arranged locally separated from the first coupling means, so that one of the two coupling means can be positioned optimally for docking to the additional device and the other coupling means for the best possible use of the small electrical device in network operation.
Eine besonders komfortable, sichere und benutzerfreundliche Art des Andockens läßt sich realisieren, wenn beim Positionieren des elektrischen Kleingerätes in die Aufnahmevorrich- tung des Zusatzgerätes eine automatische elektrische oder elektromagnetische Kontaktierung erfolgt.A particularly comfortable, safe and user-friendly way of docking can be realized if the small electrical device is positioned in the receiving device. automatic additional electrical or electromagnetic contacting.
Eine einfache und mit einem hohen Wirkungsgrad verbundene Kontaktierungsmöglichkeit sowohl für akku- als auch für netzbetriebene Geräte läßt sich dann realisieren, wenn das zusätzliche Ankoppelmittel eine elektrische Steckerverbindung, insbesondere eine Gerätesteckdose, ist.A simple and high-efficiency contacting option for both battery-operated and line-operated devices can be realized if the additional coupling means is an electrical plug connection, in particular a device socket.
Die ersten elektrischen Ankoppelmittel können als elektrische Kontaktelemente ausgebildet sein, was einen sehr geringen baulichen Aufwand bedeutet. Um dabei eine komfortable und auch sichere Kontaktierung zu realisieren, ist es von Vorteil, wenn die elektrischen Kontaktelemente mindestens eines der beiden Geräte federnd ausgebildet sind.The first electrical coupling means can be designed as electrical contact elements, which means very little construction effort. In order to achieve comfortable and also safe contacting, it is advantageous if the electrical contact elements are designed to be resilient at least one of the two devices.
Alternativ können die ersten Ankoppelmittel auch als induktive Energie- und/oder Signalübertragungsmittel ausgebildet sein.Alternatively, the first coupling means can also be designed as inductive energy and / or signal transmission means.
Ein bevorzugtes Anwendungsgebiet der Erfindung besteht in einer Ausführung des elektrischen Kleingerätes als Trockenrasierer mit einem Scherkopf und des Zusatzgerätes als Rei- nigungs- und/oder Ladegerät zum Reinigen des Scherkopfes bzw. zum Laden der Energiespeicherzelle des Trockenrasierers.A preferred field of application of the invention consists in an embodiment of the small electrical device as a dry shaver with a shaving head and the additional device as a cleaning and / or charger for cleaning the shaving head or for charging the energy storage cell of the dry shaver.
Dabei ist es von besonderem Vorteil, wenn ein Trockenrasierer, der in einem solchen System Verwendung findet, derart ausgestaltet ist, daß dessen erste Ankoppelmittel nahebei oder unmittelbar im Bereich des Scherkopfes und das zusätzliche Ankoppelmittel an dem dem Scherkopf gegenüberliegenden Ende des Gehäuses des Trockenrasierers angeordnet ist.It is particularly advantageous if a dry shaver used in such a system is designed in such a way that its first coupling means is located close to or directly in the area of the shaving head and the additional coupling means is arranged on the end of the housing of the dry shaver opposite the shaving head ,
Weitere Ziel, Merkmale, Vorteile und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachstehenden Beschreibung der Ausführungsbeispiele. Dabei bilden alle beschriebenen oder bildlich dargestellten Merkmale für sich oder in beliebiger Kombination den Gegenstand vorliegender Erfindung, auch unabhängig von ihrer Zusammenfassung in den Ansprüchen oder deren Rückbeziehung.Further objectives, features, advantages and possible uses of the present invention result from the following description of the exemplary embodiments. All of the features described or depicted, individually or in any combination, form the subject of the present invention, regardless of their combination in the claims or their relationship.
Hierzu ist in der einzigen Figur in schematischer und stark vereinfachter Darstellung ein Trockenrasierapparat in einer zugehörigen Reinigungs- und Ladevorrichtung dargestellt. Die Zeichnung zeigt einen Trockenrasierapparat 1 mit einem Scherkopf 2, der kopfüber - also mit dem Scherkopf nach unten - in die Aufnahmevorrichtung 3 des Reinigungs- und Ladegerätes 4 eingesetzt ist. Innerhalb der Aufnahmevorrichtung kann der Scherkopf 2 in an sich bekannter Weise mittels einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit gereinigt werden. Hierzu umfaßt das Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4 einen Flüssigkeitsbehälter und entsprechende Mittel für den Flüssigkeitstransport. Diese Mittel sowie die zugehörigen Antriebe und deren elektrische Versorgung sind der Übersichtlichkeit wegen zeichnerisch nicht dargestellt. Auch eine ggf. vorgesehene Vorrichtung zum Trocknen des Scherkopfes ist in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt.For this purpose, a dry shaving apparatus in an associated cleaning and loading device is shown in the single figure in a schematic and highly simplified illustration. The drawing shows a dry shaver 1 with a shaving head 2, which is inserted upside down - ie with the shaving head down - into the receiving device 3 of the cleaning and charging device 4. Within the receiving device, the shaving head 2 can be cleaned in a manner known per se by means of a cleaning liquid. For this purpose, the cleaning and charging device 4 comprises a liquid container and corresponding means for the liquid transport. These means and the associated drives and their electrical supply are not shown in the drawing for the sake of clarity. A possibly provided device for drying the shaving head is also not shown in the drawing.
Das Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4 dient darüber hinaus auch dem Aufladen der elektrischen Speicherzellen des Trockenrasierapparates 1 , falls es sich um ein Akku betriebenes Gerät handelt. Eine weitere Funktion des Reinigungs- und Ladegerätes 4 ist die des Aufbewahrens des Trockenrasierapparates 1 , er dient also auch als Gerätehalter, der optional an einer Wand befestigt werden kann.The cleaning and charging device 4 also serves to charge the electrical storage cells of the dry shaving apparatus 1 if it is a battery-operated device. Another function of the cleaning and charging device 4 is that of storing the dry shaving apparatus 1, so it also serves as a device holder, which can optionally be attached to a wall.
Die Aufnahmevorrichtung 3 ist wannenförmig ausgebildet, wobei die rückwärtige Wand 5 etwas höher ausgebildet ist als die Vorderwand 6. Die rückwärtige Wand 5 dient auch der Anlage des in der Seitenansicht dargstellten Trockenrasierapparates 1. Das Reinigungsund Ladegerät 4 besitzt einen als Gerätesteckdose ausgebildeten elektrischen Anschluß 7, über den es mit elektrischer Spannung aus dem Stromnetz versorgt werden kann. Die elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen dem Trockenrasierapparat 1 und dem Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4 erfolgt über zwei Kontaktknöpfe 8, welche in der rückwärtigen Wand 5 des Reinigungs- und Ladegerätes 4 angeordnet sind und zwei korrespondierende Kontaktelemente 9, die in einer der breiten Seiten, also der Vorder- oder Rückseite, des Trockenrasierapparates 1 integriert sind. Sowohl die Kontaktknöpfe 8 als auch die Kontaktelemente 9 sind ballig ausgeführt. Dadurch vereinfacht sich das Einsetzen des Trockenrasierapparates 1 in das Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4, die Gefahr eines Verhakens wird dadurch vermieden. Die Kontaktknöpfe 8 sind in der Wand mittels der Druckfeder 10 in Richtung auf den Trockenrasierapparat 1 elastisch vorgespannt und somit federnd gelagert. Jeder Kontaktknopf 8 weist einen umlaufenden Kragen 11 auf, der ihn gegen ein Herausfallen sichert. Ist kein Trockenrasierapparat die Aufnahmerichtung 3 eingesetzt, so liegt dieser Kragen 11 belastet durch die Druckfeder 10 an der Wand 5 an. Beim Einsetzen des Trockenrasierapparates 1 wird mit der Beaufschlagung durch das Kontaktelement 9 der jeweils zugeordnete Kontaktknopf 8 etwas in die Wand 5 hineingedrückt, durch die elastische Vorspannung ist eine korrekte elektrische Kontaktierung stets sichergestellt. Über diese elektrische Kontaktstelle werden zum einen Steuersignale sowie Informationen zwischen dem Trockenrasierapparat und dem Reinigungs- und Ladegerät übermittelt, beispielsweise können Informationen über den Gerätetyp, den Verschmutzungszustand und die Häufigkeit und Dauer der Benutzung sowie auch Signale zum Steuern des Reinigungsprozesses übermittelt werden. Darüber hinaus dient die elektrische Kontaktierung auch der Energieübertragung zum Laden von elektrischen Speicherzellen, die im Trockenrasierapparat 1 integriert sind, sofern dieser für den Akkubetrieb vorgesehen ist.The receiving device 3 is trough-shaped, the rear wall 5 being somewhat higher than the front wall 6. The rear wall 5 also serves to support the dry shaving apparatus 1 shown in the side view. The cleaning and charging device 4 has an electrical connection 7 designed as a device socket, through which it can be supplied with electrical voltage from the power grid. The electrical contact between the dry shaver 1 and the cleaning and charging device 4 takes place via two contact buttons 8, which are arranged in the rear wall 5 of the cleaning and charging device 4, and two corresponding contact elements 9, which are in one of the broad sides, that is to say the front - Or back, the dry shaver 1 are integrated. Both the contact buttons 8 and the contact elements 9 are crowned. This simplifies the insertion of the dry shaving apparatus 1 into the cleaning and charging device 4, and the risk of getting caught is thereby avoided. The contact buttons 8 are elastically biased in the wall by means of the compression spring 10 in the direction of the dry shaver 1 and are thus resiliently mounted. Each contact button 8 has a circumferential collar 11, which secures it against falling out. If the shaving device 3 is not used in a dry shaving apparatus, this collar 11 bears against the wall 5 when loaded by the compression spring 10. When the dry shaving apparatus 1 is inserted, when the contact element 9 acts on it, the respectively associated contact button 8 is pressed somewhat into the wall 5; correct elastic contacting is always ensured by the elastic prestress. Control signals and information between the dry shaving apparatus and the cleaning and charging device are transmitted via this electrical contact point, for example information about the device type, the state of soiling and the frequency and duration of use, as well as signals for controlling the cleaning process, can be transmitted. In addition, the electrical contacting also serves to transfer energy for charging electrical storage cells which are integrated in the dry shaving apparatus 1, provided that this is provided for battery operation.
Durch die offene, wannenförmige Ausführung der Aufnahmevorrichtung 3, und das Fehlen jeglicher Hindernisse, wie beispielsweise eines Kontaktierungsarmes, läßt sich der Trockenrasierapparat 1 sehr einfach und komfortabel in das Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4 einsetzen. Das Reinigungs- und Ladegerät läßt sich daher auch in sehr kompakter Bauform ausbilden. Die elektrische Kontaktierung erfolgt automatisch nach der Ablage in der Aufnahmevorrichtung 3 und dem Anlehnen des Trockenrasierapparates 1 an die rückwärtige Wand 5.Due to the open, trough-shaped design of the receiving device 3 and the absence of any obstacles, such as a contact arm, the dry shaving apparatus 1 can be inserted into the cleaning and charging device 4 very easily and comfortably. The cleaning and charger can therefore also be designed in a very compact design. The electrical contact is made automatically after storage in the receiving device 3 and the leaning of the dry shaving apparatus 1 against the rear wall 5.
Um auch unabhängig vom Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 3 dem Trockenrasierapparat 1 betreiben (beispielsweise wenn es sich um ein reines Netzgerät handelt) oder auch Laden zu können, ist der Trockenrasierapparat an seinem dem Scherkopf 2 gegenüberliegenden Ende 12 mit einer Gerätesteckdose 13 versehen, über die er mit einem Netzkabel elektrisch kontaktiert werden kann. Vorzugsweise entspricht diese Gerätesteckdose 13 dem elektrischen Anschluß 7 des Reinigungs- und Ladegerätes 4, so daß ein und dasselbe Netzkabel sowohl zum Betrieb des Reinigungs- und Ladegerätes 4, als auch für den Betrieb des Trockenrasierapparates 1 selbst verwendet werden kann.In order to be able to operate the dry shaving apparatus 1 independently of the cleaning and charging device 3 (for example if it is a pure power supply unit) or to be able to charge it, the dry shaving apparatus is provided at its end 12 opposite the shaving head 2 with a device socket 13 via which it can be electrically contacted with a power cord. This appliance socket 13 preferably corresponds to the electrical connection 7 of the cleaning and charging device 4, so that one and the same mains cable can be used both for operating the cleaning and charging device 4 and for operating the dry shaving apparatus 1 itself.
Selbstverständlich kann gemäß einer zeichnerisch nicht dargestellten Ausführung statt der galvanischen Kontaktelemente 9 und den Kontaktknöpfen 8 auch eine elektrische Ankop- pelung zwischen dem Trockenrasierapparat 1 und dem Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4 über induktive Mittel erfolgen, so daß dann sowohl im Trocken rasierapparat 1 als auch im Reinigungs- und Ladegerät 4 jeweils an sich bekannte Spulenanordnungen vorgesehen sind. Of course, according to an embodiment not shown in the drawing, instead of the galvanic contact elements 9 and the contact buttons 8, electrical coupling between the dry shaving apparatus 1 and the cleaning and charging device 4 can also take place via inductive means, so that both in the dry shaving apparatus 1 and in the Cleaning and charger 4 each known coil arrangements are provided.

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1. System aus einem elektrischen Kleingerät (1) und einem diesem zugeordneten elektrischen Zusatzgerät (4) mit einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung (3) für das elektrische Kleingerät, wobei die beiden Geräte jeweils mit korrespondierenden ersten elektrischen und/oder elektromagnetischen Ankoppelmitteln (8, 9) zur Übertragung von Energie und/oder Information versehen sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest das elektrische Kleingerät (1) mindestens ein zusätzliches derartiges Ankoppelmittel (13) aufweist.1. System of a small electrical device (1) and an associated electrical additional device (4) with a receiving device (3) for the small electrical device, the two devices each with corresponding first electrical and / or electromagnetic coupling means (8, 9) Transmission of energy and / or information are provided, characterized in that at least the small electrical device (1) has at least one additional coupling means (13) of this type.
2. System nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das zusätzliche Ankoppelmittel (13) des Kleingerätes örtlich getrennt von dessen ersten Ankoppelmittel (9) angeordnet ist.2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional coupling means (13) of the small device is locally separated from the first coupling means (9).
3. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die ersten Ankoppelmittel (8, 9) beim Positionieren des elektrischen Kleingerätes (1 ) in die Aufnahmevorrichtung (3) des elektrischen Zusatzgerätes (4) automatisch ankoppeln.3. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first coupling means (8, 9) automatically couple when positioning the small electrical device (1) in the receiving device (3) of the electrical auxiliary device (4).
4. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das zusätzliche Ankoppelmittel (13) eine elektrische Steckerverbindung, insbesondere eine Gerätesteckdose, ist.4. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional coupling means (13) is an electrical plug connection, in particular a device socket.
5. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die ersten elektrischen Ankoppelmittel (8, 9) elektrische Kontaktelemente sind.5. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first electrical coupling means (8, 9) are electrical contact elements.
6. System nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens eines der elektrischen Kontaktelemente (8, 9) federnd ausgebildet ist.6. System according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one of the electrical contact elements (8, 9) is resilient.
7. System nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die ersten Ankoppelmittel als induktive Energie- und/oder Signalübertragungsmittel ausgebildet sind.7. System according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first coupling means are designed as inductive energy and / or signal transmission means.
8. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das elektrische Kleingerät als Trockenrasierapparat 1 mit einem Scherkopf (2) und das Zusatzgerät als Reinigungs- und/oder Ladegerät (4) zur Reinigung des Scher- kopfes bzw. zum Laden der Energiequelle des Trockenrasierapparates (1) ausgebildet ist.8. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the small electrical device as a dry shaver 1 with a shaving head (2) and the additional device as a cleaning and / or charger (4) for cleaning the shear Head or for charging the energy source of the dry shaver (1) is formed.
9. Trockenrasierapparat zur Verwendung in einem System nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dessen erstes elektrisches und/oder elektromagnetisches Ankoppelmittel (9) nahebei oder unmittelbar im Bereich des Scherkopfes (2) und das zusätzliche elektrische Ankoppelmittel (13) an dem Scherkopf (2) gegenüberliegenden Ende des Gehäuses des Trocken rasierapparates (1) angeordnet ist. 9. dry shaving apparatus for use in a system according to claim 8, characterized in that its first electrical and / or electromagnetic coupling means (9) close to or immediately in the area of the shaving head (2) and the additional electrical coupling means (13) on the shaving head (2 ) opposite end of the housing of the dry shaver (1) is arranged.
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