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EP3020315B1
EP3020315B1 EP15193944.4A EP15193944A EP3020315B1 EP 3020315 B1 EP3020315 B1 EP 3020315B1 EP 15193944 A EP15193944 A EP 15193944A EP 3020315 B1 EP3020315 B1 EP 3020315B1
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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
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a surface cleaning device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • surfaces to be cleaned come in a wide variety of shapes. Most of the surfaces of windows, tiles, window sills, window pillars, hobs, pots, sinks, bowls are partly flat, partly they have curves and corners.
  • EP 0 950 369 A1 discloses a cleaning device for windows, furniture and the like with an underside on which a cleaning surface is provided and an upper side on which a handle is arranged. Seen from above, this cleaning device is almost triangular, with the corners being more or less rounded and the curves merge into each other. This forms a rather pointed section and two rounded sections. With such a device, rounded surfaces and only limited corners can be cleaned up to the tips. The cleaning of straight edges is also disadvantageous, since the rounded outline of the device means that only a small cleaning surface section can be moved along the edge, even though edges are the preferred deposit areas for dust and the like.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to specify a surface cleaning device of the type mentioned at the outset, with which the above-mentioned disadvantages are avoided.
  • the surface cleaning device which is preferably formed from a plastic material, is characterized in that it has a pointed section and a round section and can thus be designed to be relatively rigid. It is preferably a device on the underside of which cleaning pads can be attached in an exchangeable manner. Of course, a permanent (eg washable) cleaning surface can also be provided on the underside.
  • the device according to the invention also has a handle on the top, with which the device held by an operator and can be used in this way.
  • the underside of the base section is designed with a connecting layer - e.g. by means of a Velcro surface - in such a way that different cleaning pads can be detachably attached to the base section.
  • Different textile pads for different cleaning requirements can be attached below the base section, which can be designed as a plate.
  • the (outline) shape of the textile pads is essentially identical or congruent with the (outline) shape of the base section.
  • the object according to the invention thus has several functions: the tip can be used to clean corners, e.g. on windows, in the floor area of tiles, on window sills. Even with a relatively rigid surface cleaning device, angles can still be easily achieved.
  • Straight sections are also provided in the subject matter according to the invention. With these, the surface cleaning device can be guided past straight edges, such as those found on window bars, tiles or hobs.
  • straight edges such as those found on window bars, tiles or hobs.
  • two mutually parallel, straight sections are provided between the section tapering to a point and the at least one round section.
  • a round handle is preferably provided, which can be arranged in particular in an area between the tapering section and the rounded section.
  • the round handle enables the user to obtain the required shape - pointed, straight or rounded - by simply turning the surface cleaning device in the desired direction.
  • the handle is preferably a round, ergonomically shaped hand knob that can be gripped particularly easily and securely.
  • the handle thus enables effortless use of all areas of the surface cleaning device.
  • the handle preferably consists of a soft, yielding material. If it also has a rough surface, slipping during wet cleaning is avoided.
  • the grip can be further strengthened by preferably provided notches around the handle in the upper area of the knob.
  • the handle tapers toward the base section of the surface cleaning device and/or upwards, so that the closed hand can better enclose the handle.
  • the base section has a first hard layer on the upper side - which is preferably formed from a plate made of fiber-reinforced plastic such as CFRP or GRP - and on the underside a connecting layer, designed in particular for Velcro connection, for Has connection of a cleaning pad.
  • an intermediate layer which is softer than the hard layer and preferably has a polyurethane material, is provided at least between the connecting layer and the hard layer. Due to the hard layer, an overall rigid configuration of the surface cleaning device is achieved, which ensures optimal power transmission from the user's hand to the surface to be cleaned, ie optimizes the pressure behavior.
  • the softer layer in which the harder layer can be embedded, preferably in such a way that a part of the softer layer encloses the hard layer along its perimeter, ensures that sensitive areas of the same come into contact with ledges, corners and other parts of the objects to be cleaned protected and not exposed to excessive contact pressure.
  • the surface cleaning device is preferably beveled along its circumference in such a way that the circumference tapers towards the top. In this way, overhangs or shadow gaps of the objects to be cleaned can also be made accessible during cleaning.
  • the surface cleaning device 1 shown has a base section 3 on which a knob-shaped handle 2 is provided in the example shown.
  • the handle 2 is preferably formed from a flexible plastic material and has notches 21 which enable the user to grip it securely.
  • the surface of the handle 2 can be roughened.
  • the base section 3 has at least one rounded section 3a and a pointed section 3b.
  • Straight sections 34 can be provided between these sections 3a, 3b.
  • the round section 3a is used to be able to guide the surface cleaning device 1 along rounded walls (e.g. on pots).
  • the angular section 3a is used to reach corners.
  • the straight sections 34 are used for cleaning along straight edges (e.g. in the case of hobs, end strips, etc.).
  • the base portion 3 of the surface cleaning device 1 several layers: a harder layer serving as upper side 33, which can be made of a fiber-reinforced plastic such as GRP or CRP and to which the handle is attached, and a lower side 31, which is a cleaning surface designed in particular as a cleaning pad or on which such a cleaning pad can be attached.
  • the underside 31 is formed by a Velcro arrangement to which a cleaning pad can be attached via a Velcro connection.
  • the intermediate layer 32 preferably consists of a material that is softer than the layer 33, for example a polyurethane material, which can also contain plasticizers.
  • the top layer 33 is preferably embedded in the intermediate layer 32 such that an edge of the intermediate layer 32 surrounds the top layer 33 along its perimeter.
  • This surrounding collar is as in figure 5 shown, preferably provided with a slope 30, so that the base portion tapers slightly towards the top.
  • the connecting layer 31 extends (cf. figure 5 ) does not quite reach the edge of the basic section, but jumps back slightly from it.
  • the cleaning pad to be attached to it - which preferably extends to the edge and thus completely covers the underside of the surface cleaning device - can thus be better gripped and changed when worn.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a surface cleaning device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Bei der Reinigung von Flächen, insbesondere im häuslichen Bereich, tauchen zu reinigende Flächen verschiedenster Form auf. So sind die meisten Flächen von Fenstern, Fliesen, Fensterbänken, Fensterholmen, Kochfeldern, Töpfen, Spülbecken, Schüsseln teilweise eben, teilweise weisen diese Rundungen und auch Ecken auf.When cleaning surfaces, especially in the home, surfaces to be cleaned come in a wide variety of shapes. Most of the surfaces of windows, tiles, window sills, window pillars, hobs, pots, sinks, bowls are partly flat, partly they have curves and corners.

In der Regel werden zur Reinigung solcher Flächen einerseits flexible Reinigungsvorrichtungen (z.B. Lappen, Mops oder Bürsten eingesetzt), um auch die Rundungen und Ecken ausreichend erfassen zu können. Zum anderen ist gerade bei starker Verschmutzung der Druck, der sich mit flexiblen Vorrichtungen ausüben lässt, unzureichend, so dass wiederum starre Vorrichtungen erforderlich sind. Diese haben aber den Nachteil, dass sie bei schwer zugänglichen Bereichen wie Rundungen oder Ecken nur eine unzureichende Anlage an die zu reinigenden Flächen und damit ein schlechtes Reinigungsergebnis erzielen.As a rule, flexible cleaning devices (e.g. cloths, mops or brushes) are used to clean such surfaces in order to be able to sufficiently cover the curves and corners. On the other hand, when there is heavy soiling, the pressure that can be exerted with flexible devices is insufficient, so that rigid devices are again required. However, these have the disadvantage that in areas that are difficult to access, such as curves or corners, they only make insufficient contact with the surfaces to be cleaned and thus achieve a poor cleaning result.

EP 0 950 369 A1 offenbart eine Reinigungsvorrichtung für Fenster, Möbel und Ähnlichem mit einer Unterseite, an der eine Reinigungsfläche vorgesehen ist, und einer Oberseite, an der ein Griff angeordnet ist. Von oben betrachtet ist diese Reinigungsvorrichtung nahezu dreieckförmig, wobei die Ecken mehr oder weniger stark abgerundet sind und die Rundungen ineinander übergehen. Dabei bilden sich ein eher spitz zulaufender Abschnitt und zwei abgerundete Abschnitte. Mit einer derartigen Vorrichtung lassen sich gerundete Flächen und nur bedingt Ecken bis in die Spitzen reinigen. Nachteilig ist dabei ebenfalls die Reinigung von geraden Kanten, da durch den gerundeten Umriss der Vorrichtung immer nur ein kleiner Reinigungsflächenabschnitt entlang der Kante bewegen werden kann, obgleich Kanten gerade die bevorzugten Ablagerungsbereiche für Staub und Ähnlichem sind. EP 0 950 369 A1 discloses a cleaning device for windows, furniture and the like with an underside on which a cleaning surface is provided and an upper side on which a handle is arranged. Seen from above, this cleaning device is almost triangular, with the corners being more or less rounded and the curves merge into each other. This forms a rather pointed section and two rounded sections. With such a device, rounded surfaces and only limited corners can be cleaned up to the tips. The cleaning of straight edges is also disadvantageous, since the rounded outline of the device means that only a small cleaning surface section can be moved along the edge, even though edges are the preferred deposit areas for dust and the like.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, mit der die oben erwähnten Nachteile vermieden werden.The object of the present invention is therefore to specify a surface cleaning device of the type mentioned at the outset, with which the above-mentioned disadvantages are avoided.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen finden sich in den Unteransprüchen.This object is achieved by a surface cleaning device having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are found in the dependent claims.

Die bevorzugt aus einem Kunststoffmaterial gebildete Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass sie einen spitzen Abschnitt und einen runden Abschnitt aufweist und so relativ starr ausgebildet sein kann. Bevorzugt handelt es sich um eine Vorrichtung, an deren Unterseite Reinigungspads auswechselbar angebracht werden können. Natürlich kann auch eine permanente (z.B. abwaschbare) Reinigungsfläche auf der Unterseite vorgesehen sein. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist weiter auf der Oberseite einen Griff auf, mit dem die Vorrichtung von einer Bedienperson gehalten und so gebraucht werden kann.The surface cleaning device, which is preferably formed from a plastic material, is characterized in that it has a pointed section and a round section and can thus be designed to be relatively rigid. It is preferably a device on the underside of which cleaning pads can be attached in an exchangeable manner. Of course, a permanent (eg washable) cleaning surface can also be provided on the underside. The device according to the invention also has a handle on the top, with which the device held by an operator and can be used in this way.

Bevorzugt ist vorgesehen, dass für verschiedene Reinigungsanwendungen die Unterseite des Grundabschnitts - z.B. durch eine Klettoberfläche - mit einer Verbindungsschicht so ausgebildet ist, dass verschiedene Reinigungspads am Grundabschnitt lösbar befestigt werden können. Unterhalb des Grundabschnitts, der als Platte ausgebildet sein kann, können so unterschiedliche textile Pads für verschiedene Reinigungsanforderungen angebracht werden. Die (Umriss-)Form der textilen Pads ist im Wesentlichen identisch oder kongruent mit der (Umriss-)Form des Grundabschnitts.It is preferably provided that for different cleaning applications the underside of the base section is designed with a connecting layer - e.g. by means of a Velcro surface - in such a way that different cleaning pads can be detachably attached to the base section. Different textile pads for different cleaning requirements can be attached below the base section, which can be designed as a plate. The (outline) shape of the textile pads is essentially identical or congruent with the (outline) shape of the base section.

Der erfindungsgemäße Gegenstand weist so mehrere Funktionen auf: mit der Spitze lassen sich Ecken z.B. an Fenstern, im Bodenbereich bei Fliesen, an Fensterbänken reinigen. Auch bei relativ starrer Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung können Winkel noch gut erreicht werden.The object according to the invention thus has several functions: the tip can be used to clean corners, e.g. on windows, in the floor area of tiles, on window sills. Even with a relatively rigid surface cleaning device, angles can still be easily achieved.

Mit der Rundung lassen sich besonders abgerundete Flächen wie z.B. in Töpfen, Spülbecken, Schüsseln reinigen.With the curve, particularly rounded surfaces such as in pots, sinks, bowls can be cleaned.

Weiter sind bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstand gerade Abschnitte vorgesehen. Mit diesen kann die Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung an geradlinigen Kanten vorbeigeführt werden, wie sie z.B. an Fensterholmen, Fliesen oder Kochfeldern vorkommen. Dazu sind zwei zueinander parallele, gerade Abschnitte zwischen dem spitz zulaufenden Abschnitt und dem wenigstens einen runden Abschnitt vorgesehen.Straight sections are also provided in the subject matter according to the invention. With these, the surface cleaning device can be guided past straight edges, such as those found on window bars, tiles or hobs. For this purpose, two mutually parallel, straight sections are provided between the section tapering to a point and the at least one round section.

Bevorzugt ist ein runder Handgriff vorgesehen, der insbesondere in einem Bereich zwischen dem spitz zulaufenden Abschnitt und dem abgerundeten Abschnitt angeordnet sein kann. Durch den runden Handgriff wird dem Anwender ermöglicht, die jeweilig benötigte Form - Spitze, Gerade oder Rundung - durch einfaches Drehen der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung in die gewünschte Richtung zu erhalten.A round handle is preferably provided, which can be arranged in particular in an area between the tapering section and the rounded section. The round handle enables the user to obtain the required shape - pointed, straight or rounded - by simply turning the surface cleaning device in the desired direction.

Der Griff ist bevorzugt ein runder, ergonomisch geformter Handknauf, der sich besonders leicht und sicher greifen lässt. Der Griff ermöglicht so eine mühelose Verwendung aller Bereiche der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung. Der Griff besteht dazu bevorzugt aus einem weichen, nachgebenden Material. Wenn er zudem mit einer rauen Oberfläche versehen ist, wird ein Abrutschen bei der Feuchtreinigung vermieden. Zusätzlich kann durch bevorzugt vorgesehene, rund um den Griff angebrachte Kerben, im oberen Bereich des Knaufs der Halt noch verstärkt werden. Weiter kann vorgesehen sein, dass sich der Griff zum Grundabschnitt der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung und/oder nach oben hin verjüngt, damit die geschlossene Hand den Griff besser umschließen kann.The handle is preferably a round, ergonomically shaped hand knob that can be gripped particularly easily and securely. The handle thus enables effortless use of all areas of the surface cleaning device. For this purpose, the handle preferably consists of a soft, yielding material. If it also has a rough surface, slipping during wet cleaning is avoided. In addition, the grip can be further strengthened by preferably provided notches around the handle in the upper area of the knob. Furthermore, it can be provided that the handle tapers toward the base section of the surface cleaning device and/or upwards, so that the closed hand can better enclose the handle.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung ist vorgesehen, dass der Grundabschnitt an der Oberseite eine erste harte Schicht - die bevorzugt aus einer Platte aus faserverstärktem Kunststoff wie z.B. CFK oder GFK gebildet ist - und an der Unterseite eine, insbesondere zur Klettverbindung ausgelegte, Verbindungsschicht zur Anbindung eines Reinigungspads aufweist.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the surface cleaning device, it is provided that the base section has a first hard layer on the upper side - which is preferably formed from a plate made of fiber-reinforced plastic such as CFRP or GRP - and on the underside a connecting layer, designed in particular for Velcro connection, for Has connection of a cleaning pad.

Weiter kann dabei insbesondere vorgesehen sein, dass wenigstens zwischen der Verbindungsschicht und der harten Schicht eine im Vergleich zur harten Schicht weichere Zwischenschicht vorgesehen ist, welche bevorzugt ein Polyurethanmaterial aufweist. Durch die harte Schicht, wird eine insgesamt starre Konfiguration der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung erzielt, die eine optimale Kraftübertragung von der Hand des Benutzers auf die zu reinigende Fläche gewährleistet, also das Andruckverhalten optimiert. Die weichere Schicht, in die die härtere Schicht eingelassen sein kann, bevorzugt so, dass ein Teil der weicheren Schicht die harte Schicht entlang ihrer Umfangslinie umschließt, sorgt dafür, dass bei Kontakt mit Leisten, Ecken und anderen Teilen der zu reinigenden Gegenstände empfindliche Bereiche derselben geschont und nicht zu hohem Anpressdruck ausgesetzt werden.Furthermore, it can be provided in particular that an intermediate layer, which is softer than the hard layer and preferably has a polyurethane material, is provided at least between the connecting layer and the hard layer. Due to the hard layer, an overall rigid configuration of the surface cleaning device is achieved, which ensures optimal power transmission from the user's hand to the surface to be cleaned, ie optimizes the pressure behavior. The softer layer, in which the harder layer can be embedded, preferably in such a way that a part of the softer layer encloses the hard layer along its perimeter, ensures that sensitive areas of the same come into contact with ledges, corners and other parts of the objects to be cleaned protected and not exposed to excessive contact pressure.

Bevorzugt ist die Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung entlang ihrer Umfangslinie so abgeschrägt, dass sich der Umfang zur Oberseite hin verjüngt. So können beim Reinigen auch Überhänge oder Schattenfugen der zu reinigenden Gegenstände zugänglich gemacht werden.The surface cleaning device is preferably beveled along its circumference in such a way that the circumference tapers towards the top. In this way, overhangs or shadow gaps of the objects to be cleaned can also be made accessible during cleaning.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand des in den Figuren 1 bis 5 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert.

Figur 1 -
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Flächenreinigungsvorrich-tung,
Figur 2 -
zeigt eine Seitenansicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung,
Figur 3 -
zeigt eine Draufsicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung,
Figur 4 -
zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung eines mittleren Bereichs des Grundabschnitts,
Figur 5 -
zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung eines Randbereichs des Grundabschnitts.
The invention is based on in the Figures 1 to 5 illustrated embodiment explained in more detail.
Figure 1 -
shows a perspective view of a surface cleaning device according to the invention,
Figure 2 -
shows a side view of the surface cleaning device according to the invention,
Figure 3 -
shows a plan view of the surface cleaning device according to the invention,
Figure 4 -
shows a sectional view of a central area of the base section,
Figure 5 -
shows a sectional view of an edge area of the base section.

Die in den Figuren 1 bis 3 gezeigte Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung 1 weist einen Grundabschnitt 3 auf, an welchem ein im gezeigten Beispiel knaufförmiger Handgriff 2 vorgesehen ist. Der Griff 2 ist bevorzugt aus einem flexiblen Kunststoffmaterial gebildet und weist Kerben 21 auf, die ein sicheres Angreifen des Benutzers ermöglichen. Zusätzlich kann die Oberfläche des Griffs 2 angeraut sein.The in the Figures 1 to 3 The surface cleaning device 1 shown has a base section 3 on which a knob-shaped handle 2 is provided in the example shown. The handle 2 is preferably formed from a flexible plastic material and has notches 21 which enable the user to grip it securely. In addition, the surface of the handle 2 can be roughened.

Weiter weist der Grundabschnitt 3 wenigstens einen gerundeten Abschnitt 3a und einen spitzen Abschnitt 3b auf. Zwischen diesen Abschnitten 3a, 3b können gerade Abschnitte 34 vorgesehen sein. Der runde Abschnitt 3a dient dazu, die Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung 1 an abgerundeten Wänden (wie z.B. bei Töpfen) entlang führen zu können. Zum Erreichen von Ecken dient der eckige Abschnitt 3a. Die geraden Abschnitte 34 dienen zum Reinigen entlang von geraden Kanten (z.B. bei Kochfeldern, Abschlussleisten etc.).Furthermore, the base section 3 has at least one rounded section 3a and a pointed section 3b. Straight sections 34 can be provided between these sections 3a, 3b. The round section 3a is used to be able to guide the surface cleaning device 1 along rounded walls (e.g. on pots). The angular section 3a is used to reach corners. The straight sections 34 are used for cleaning along straight edges (e.g. in the case of hobs, end strips, etc.).

Wie man aus den Schnittdarstellungen in den Figuren 4 und 5 erkennt, weist der Grundabschnitt 3 der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung 1 mehrere Schichten auf: eine als Oberseite 33 dienende härtere Schicht, die z.B. aus einem Faser verstärkten Kunststoff wie GFK oder CFK gebildet sein kann und an der der Griff angebracht ist, und einer Unterseite 31, welche eine insbesondere als Reinigungspad ausgebildete Reinigungsfläche ist oder an der sich ein solches Reinigungspad befestigen lässt. Im gezeigten Beispiel ist die Unterseite 31 durch eine Klettanordnung gebildet, an der ein Reinigungspad über eine Klettverbindung befestigt werden kann. Die Zwischenschicht 32 besteht bevorzugt aus einem im Vergleich zu der Schicht 33 weicheren Material, beispielsweise aus einem Polyurethanmaterial, welches zusätzlich Weichmacher enthalten kann. Wie aus den Figuren 1 und 5 ersichtlich, ist die obere Schicht 33 bevorzugt in die Zwischenschicht 32 eingelassen, und zwar so, dass ein Rand der Zwischenschicht 32 die obere Schicht 33 entlang von deren Umfangslinie umgibt. Dieser umgebende Kragen ist, wie in Figur 5 gezeigt, bevorzugt mit einer Schräge 30 versehen, so dass sich der Grundabschnitt zur Oberseite hin leicht verjüngt. Schließlich erstreckt sich die Verbindungsschicht 31 (vgl. Figur 5) nicht ganz bis zum Rand des Grundabschnitts, sondern springt diesem gegenüber leicht zurück. Das daran zu befestigende Reinigungspad - welches sich bevorzugt bis zum Rand erstreckt und die Unterseite der Flächenreinigungsvorrichtung somit vollständig bedeckt - lässt sich so bei Verschleiß besser greifen und wechseln.As can be seen from the sectional views in the Figures 4 and 5 recognizes, the base portion 3 of the surface cleaning device 1 several layers: a harder layer serving as upper side 33, which can be made of a fiber-reinforced plastic such as GRP or CRP and to which the handle is attached, and a lower side 31, which is a cleaning surface designed in particular as a cleaning pad or on which such a cleaning pad can be attached. In the example shown, the underside 31 is formed by a Velcro arrangement to which a cleaning pad can be attached via a Velcro connection. The intermediate layer 32 preferably consists of a material that is softer than the layer 33, for example a polyurethane material, which can also contain plasticizers. How from the figures 1 and 5 As can be seen, the top layer 33 is preferably embedded in the intermediate layer 32 such that an edge of the intermediate layer 32 surrounds the top layer 33 along its perimeter. This surrounding collar is as in figure 5 shown, preferably provided with a slope 30, so that the base portion tapers slightly towards the top. Finally, the connecting layer 31 extends (cf. figure 5 ) does not quite reach the edge of the basic section, but jumps back slightly from it. The cleaning pad to be attached to it - which preferably extends to the edge and thus completely covers the underside of the surface cleaning device - can thus be better gripped and changed when worn.

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  1. Surface cleaning device (1) for cleaning surfaces, having a base section (3) which comprises an underside (31) on which a cleaning surface, in particular a cleaning pad, is provided or can be fixed, and an upper side (33) on which a handle (2) is arranged, wherein the base section (3) has along its peripheral line at least one section (3a) which is rounded along the peripheral line, and at least one section (3b) which tapers to a point along the peripheral line, characterised in that
    two straight sections (34) which are parallel to one another are provided between the pointed section (3b) and the at least one round section (3a).
  2. Surface cleaning device (1) according to Claim 1 characterised in that
    the handle (2) is arranged in a region between the tapering pointed section (3b) and the rounded section (3a) .
  3. Surface cleaning device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the handle (2) is in the form of a knob.
  4. Surface cleaning device (1) according to one of the preceding claims
    characterised in that
    the base section (3) has on the upper side (33) a first hard layer (33) and on the underside (31) a connecting layer (31) configured for a hook and loop connection, for attaching a cleaning pad.
  5. Surface cleaning device (1) according to Claim 4 characterised in that
    a softer intermediate layer (32) compared to the hard layer is provided at least between the connecting layer (31) and the hard layer (33).
  6. Surface cleaning device (1) according to Claim 5 characterised in that
    the hard layer (33) is incorporated into the softer layer (32) so that a part of the softer layer (32) surrounds the hard layer (33) along its peripheral line.
  7. Surface cleaning device (1) according to one of the preceding claims
    characterised in that
    it is inclined along its peripheral line in such a way that the periphery tapers towards the upper side.
  8. Surface cleaning device (1) according to one of the preceding claims
    characterised in that
    the handle (2) is made from a pliable material.
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