The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor or ground surface. Devices provided herein include various features to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning operations. Such devices includes, but are not limited to, bearing protector devices, cord and cable management devices, and ergonomic features useful with ride-on floor treating machines.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/02 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines
A47L 11/14 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools
A47L 11/19 - Parts or details of the brushing tools
A47L 11/20 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices
The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor or ground surface. Devices provided herein include various features to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning operations. Such devices includes, but are not limited to, bearing protector devices, cord and cable management devices, and ergonomic features useful with ride-on floor treating machines.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/02 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines
A47L 11/14 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools
A47L 11/19 - Parts or details of the brushing tools
A47L 11/20 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices
The present disclosure relates generally to protective devices and cover members. In some embodiments, cover members are provided that are operable to protect covered components and to allow heat dissipation from the components. Cover members of the present disclosure are suitable for use with heat exchangers including, for example, those provided with hot water pressure washers.
F24H 1/16 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium by tubes, e.g. bent in serpentine form helically or spirally coiled
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
The present disclosure relates generally to protective devices and cover members. In some embodiments, cover members are provided that are operable to protect covered components and to allow heat dissipation from the components. Cover members of the present disclosure are suitable for use with heat exchangers including, for example, those provided with hot water pressure washers.
Robotic devices are provided that can be operated in an autonomous mode. In various embodiments, the devices comprise lighting elements that are capable of displaying information to humans within a robotic environment. A variety of future and near-future actions are expressed through different operations and sequences of the lighting elements. The lighting elements further enable the device to express a current status.
Robotic devices are provided that can be operated in an autonomous mode. In various embodiments, the devices comprise lighting elements that are capable of displaying information to humans within a robotic environment. A variety of future and near-future actions are expressed through different operations and sequences of the lighting elements. The lighting elements further enable the device to express a current status.
The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor or ground surface. Devices provided herein include various features to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning operations. Such devices includes, but are not limited to, bearing protector devices, cord and cable management devices, and ergonomic features useful with ride-on floor treating machines.
The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor or ground surface. Devices provided herein include various features to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning operations. Such devices includes, but are not limited to, bearing protector devices, cord and cable management devices, and ergonomic features useful with ride-on floor treating machines.
A frame for a pressure washing device is provided. The frame comprises at least one tubular member and a plurality of bends are provided in the tubular member. The frame is preferably devoid of a support plate and is adapted to receive at least one of a power source and a pump that is directly mounted to the frame.
A frame for a pressure washing device is provided. The frame comprises at least one tubular member and a plurality of bends are provided in the tubular member. The frame is preferably devoid of a support plate and is adapted to receive at least one of a power source and a pump that is directly mounted to the frame.
A frame for a pressure washing device is provided. The frame comprises at least one tubular member and a plurality of bends are provided in the tubular member. The frame is preferably devoid of a support plate and is adapted to receive at least one of a power source and a pump that is directly mounted to the frame.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
F02B 63/06 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for pumps
A positive displacement pump is provided. The pump comprises at least one piston operable to be powered by a power source and to pressurize a fluid. The at least one piston comprises an at least partially hollow piston wherein a flow of fluid is induced into and through the piston and a surrounding piston chamber. The piston preferably comprises a direct-mounted outlet valve for controlling a flow of fluid into and out of the piston.
A pressure washing device is provided with a bypass mode. The device comprises a bypass mode and bypass structure that is in fluid communication with a fluid tank for at least one of storing and cooling a fluid that has been heated to unacceptable levels. The present disclosure further provides various devices and features for managing and mitigating heating and over-heating of fluids and components in communication with the fluids.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
F28D 1/06 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits forming part of, or being attached to, the tank containing the body of fluid
26.
FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE WITH DISINFECTION CAPABILITIES
Methods and systems for cleaning floor surfaces are provided. In various embodiments, floor cleaning devices comprise enhanced cleaning and disinfecting capabilities. A clean fluid storage tank and a spent fluid storage tank are provided on-board the device. Means for creating cavitation bubbles to enhance cleaning are contemplated. Additionally, chemical agents and systems are contemplated for sanitizing surfaces as well as fluid that is captured or recaptured by the device.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 5/00 - Structural features of suction cleaners
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 7/02 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids with driven tools for special purposes
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 11/16 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being disc brushes
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Providing information via a website in the fields of indoor and outdoor commercial cleaning and environmentally friendly commercial cleaning processes.
(2) Online training in the fields of indoor and outdoor commercial cleaning, and environmentally friendly commercial cleaning processes.
28.
Floor cleaning device with disinfection capabilities
Methods and systems for cleaning floor surfaces are provided. In various embodiments, floor cleaning devices comprise enhanced cleaning and disinfecting capabilities. A clean fluid storage tank and a spent fluid storage tank are provided on-board the device. Means for creating cavitation bubbles to enhance cleaning are contemplated. Additionally, chemical agents and systems are contemplated for sanitizing surfaces as well as fluid that is captured or recaptured by the device.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
C02F 1/34 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with mechanical oscillations
C02F 1/36 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with mechanical oscillations ultrasonic vibrations
A mobile decontamination system has an internal combustion engine (16), a generator (22), a first pump (24), a boiler (34) and a second pump (42). The engine (18) is coupled to the generator (22) and to the first pump (24). The first pump (24) is designed to discharge a first decontamination medium (40) via a first spray lance (56, 58). The second pump (42) is preferably operated with the help of the generator (22) and is designed to discharge a second decontamination medium (62) via a second spray lance (64a, 64b). A control unit (50) is configured to operate the first pump (24) and the boiler (34) optionally in one of at least two different operating modes. In the first operating mode, the first pump (24) conveys out of the boiler (34) a first volume flow that is so high that the first decontamination medium (40) is liquid. In a second operating mode, the first pump (24) conveys out of the boiler (34) a second volume flow that is so low that the first decontamination medium (40) is gaseous.
An improved wet/dry vacuum device is provided. The device comprises features for enhancing the portability, mobility and usefulness of existing wet/dry vacuums and canister vacuum devices. Features of devices of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, hose storage features, accessory storage features, and power cord management features.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 5/26 - Hand-supported suction cleaners with driven dust-loosening tools
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
An electric pressure washer includes an electric motor operably connected to a pump, one or more removable detergent tanks, a removable accessory bucket in which a spray gun, high pressure hose, and other accessories may be stored, and a foot pedal for facilitating operator control of one or more features of the electric pressure washer during use. The electric pressure washer may also include a folding handle for facilitating storage and transport.
An electric pressure washer includes an electric motor operably connected to a pump, one or more removable detergent tanks, a removable accessory bucket in which a spray gun, high pressure hose, and other accessories may be stored, and a foot pedal for facilitating operator control of one or more features of the electric pressure washer during use. The electric pressure washer may also include a folding handle for facilitating storage and transport.
A suction nozzle (32) is provided for a portable hard surface cleaning device (10) for removing or suctioning fluid off a hard surface, in particular from a window pane, comprising a suction nozzle housing (77) with a first and a second housing half-shell (76, 78), which form a suction channel (80) between them, which suction channel extends from a suction opening (82) to a suction channel end section (30) to which a negative pressure source can be connected to generate a suction flow, an interchangeable wiper lip (92) is arranged on the suction opening (82) and both housing half-shells (76, 78) have at least one respective holding element (110, 114, 120, 122) adjacent to the suction opening (82), and a holding section (98) of the interchangeable wiper lip (92) is arranged between the holding elements (110, 114, 120, 122) of both housing half-shells. In order to further develop the suction nozzle (32) such that it can be reliably held on the suction opening (82), the holding elements (110, 113, 120, 122) form a respective engagement with the holding section (98). A portable hard surface cleaning device (10) having a suction nozzle (32) of this type is also provided.
A47L 1/05 - Hand apparatus with built-in electric motors
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
36.
SUCTION NOZZLE FOR A HARD SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE AND HARD SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE WITH A SUCTION NOZZLE OF THIS TYPE
A suction nozzle (32) is provided for a portable hard surface cleaning device (10) for removing and suctioning up fluid from a hard surface, in particular from a windowpane, comprising a suction nozzle housing (77) with a first and a second housing half-shell (76, 78), and with a suction opening (82) on which at least one flexible wiper lip (92, 94) is arranged and to which a suction channel (80) connects which extends up to a suction channel end section (30), wherein a vacuum source can be connected to the suction channel end section (30) for establishing a suction flow, and wherein an engaging element (136) is arranged on the suction channel end section (30). To further develop the suction nozzle (32) in such a way that it can be produced more cost-effectively, the first housing half-shell (76) has an elastically deformable wall section (139) which forms the engaging element (136).
A47L 1/05 - Hand apparatus with built-in electric motors
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
The invention relates to a portable hard surface cleaning device (10) provided with a handle (70), a suction turbine (22) arranged above the handle (70) in a housing, a suction nozzle (18) which is fluidically connected to the suction turbine (22), and a dirty liquid tank (20) which can be releasably connected to the housing (12). Liquid can be separated from the suctioned liquid/air mixture and deposited in the dirty liquid tank (20), and the dirty liquid tank (20) has a first tank region (98) with a tank opening (104), said first tank region being insertable into a first tank receiving compartment (76) arranged laterally adjacent to the suction turbine (22) in an offset manner relative to the handle (70). The aim of the invention is to develop the portable hard surface cleaning device (10) such that the device has a lower energy requirement. This is achieved in that the suction turbine (22) is fluidically connected to the first tank receiving compartment (86) via at least one exhaust air opening (80, 82, 84), and exhaust air can be dispensed into the surroundings via the at least one exhaust air opening (80, 82, 84) and the first tank receiving compartment (76).
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 1/05 - Hand apparatus with built-in electric motors
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
(1) Cleaning preparations for floors, carpets, upholstery and fabrics; cleaning preparations for removing dirt and odors from floors, carpets and fabric; dry cleaning preparations for carpets and fabric; stain removal preparations for carpets and fabric
To further improve a portable individual air purification system comprising a portable individual air purification apparatus, having a housing which can be carried by a user, having an air filter device for filtering ambient air, having an air delivery device for generating a non-filtered air flow to the air filter device and generating a filtered air flow away from the air filter device, having an air guidance device for guiding the filtered air flow and having an air discharge device for discharging the filtered air flow, wherein the air filter device and the air delivery device are fluidically connected to one another and are arranged or formed in the housing, and wherein the air guidance device, in particular at least a part thereof, fluidically connects the air delivery device and the air discharge device to one another, it is proposed that the air delivery device delivers the filtered air flow at a flow speed, and that the flow speed of the filtered air flow at the outlet from the air discharge device corresponds to an outlet speed in a range from approximately 1 m/s to approximately 5 m/s.
The invention relates to a floor-cleaning system, comprising a self-propelled and self-steering floor-cleaning apparatus (12) for cleaning a floor surface (20), which floor-cleaning apparatus has a control unit (32), a controllable chassis (30), at least one cleaning unit (34), a locating component (64), and a communication component (66); and a portable auxiliary apparatus (14) for a user (16), which auxiliary apparatus has an operating unit (76), a control unit (70), and a communication component (72), wherein a cleaning order to the floor-cleaning apparatus (12) to clean the floor surface (20) at the user location can be triggered by the user (16) by means of the operating unit (76) and said cleaning order can be transmitted to the floor-cleaning apparatus (12), wherein position information concerning the user location can be transferred to the floor-cleaning apparatus (12), and wherein the floor-cleaning apparatus (12) can be moved to the user location and the floor surface (20) at the user location can be cleaned by means of the at least one cleaning unit (34) in accordance with the cleaning order. The invention further relates to a method for floor cleaning.
The invention relates to a wiping cloth support (20; 40; 70) for a hard surface wiping device (10; 130; 160) for cleaning a hard surface, comprising a support part (60, 142; 172) to which a wiping cloth (64) can be secured and comprising a connection part (68) to which a spray head (30) for applying a liquid from a liquid container (40) and for spraying the liquid onto the hard surface to be cleaned can be connected in a releasable manner. The aim of the invention is to develop the wiping cloth support (20; 140; 170) such that mechanical loads exerted onto the spray head (30) when cleaning the hard surface using the wiping cloth support (20; 140; 170) can be reduced. According to the invention this is achieved in that the connection part (68) has a first connection element for releasably connecting to the liquid container (40) and a second connection element for releasably connecting to the spray head (30).
The invention relates to a suction head (10) for suctioning drill cuttings accumulated when introducing a bore into an underlying surface (32), comprising a housing (12) which has a drill receiving area (28) for inserting a drill (30), a suction channel (36) that runs from the drill receiving area (28) to a suction connection (38) for a suction assembly, and a suction hood (60) that is surrounded by a sealing element (56) in a peripheral direction, can be placed on the underlying surface (32) with the interposition of the sealing element (56), and is fluidically connected to the suction channel (36). The aim of the invention is to develop the suction head (10) such that the risk of the suction head (10) detaching from the underlying surface (32) due to pressure fluctuations occurring in the suction channel (36) is reduced. According to the invention, this is achieved in that a non-return valve (72) which opens in the direction of the suction channel (36) is arranged in the flow path between the suction hood (60) and the suction channel (36).
B23Q 11/00 - Accessories fitted to machine tools for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition or for cooling workSafety devices specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools
43.
CONNECTION DEVICE FOR CONNECTING SUCTION LINES AND VACUUM CLEANER
The invention relates to a connection device for connecting a first suction line (12) to a second suction line (14), in particular a suction hose of a vacuum cleaner having a handle tube or a suction nozzle, said connection device (10) comprising a first connection part (16) and a second connection part (18), which is aligned coaxially thereto, relative to a connection axis (28), to which connection parts the first suction line (12) and the second suction line (14) are fastened or can be fastened, a carrier part (20), which is held on the first connection part (16) rotatably about the connection axis (28), and at least one first locking element (80) arranged on the carrier part (20) and at least one second locking element (60) arranged on the second connection part (18), wherein the connection parts (16, 18) can be connected to each other in a connection direction (44) and the locking elements (60, 80) interlockingly and/or frictionally engage when the connection parts (16, 18) are in the connected state. In order to provide such a connection device having improved handling, according to the invention at least one first alignment element (76) is arranged on the carrier part (20) and interacts with at least one second alignment element (54) on the second connection part (18) upon when the connection parts (16, 18) connect to each other, in order to align the carrier part (20) and the second connection part (18) in a relative position to each other, in which the locking elements (60, 80) can couple to each other, and the at least one first locking element (80) and the at least one first alignment element (76) are arranged one behind the other along the connection axis (28) on the carrier part (20). The invention further relates to a vacuum cleaner for cleaning purposes having such a connection device.
The invention relates to a suction appliance which is intended for cleaning purposes and comprises a suction subassembly (30), a suction container (32), which can be subjected to negative pressure by said subassembly and has a suction-material inlet (38) and a suction-material outlet (40), and also comprises a closing device (46), which is arranged at the suction-material outlet (40), uses a covering element (48) to close the suction-material outlet (40) in a closed position and, in the absence of negative pressure, can be transferred, by the weight of suction material, into an open position, in which the covering element (48) frees the suction-material outlet (40) and suction material passes through the suction-material outlet (40) into a waste bag (88). In order for a suction appliance of this type which functions more reliably to be provided, the invention proposes that the suction appliance (10; 120) should have an actuating device (96) which is intended for actuation by a user and is coupled mechanically to the closing device (46) in order for the latter to be transferred from the closed position into the open position.
The invention relates to a surface-cleaning machine comprising a device body (12) with a housing (28); a suction assembly device (32) with a fan (34) which is arranged in the housing (28); a cleaning head (14) which is arranged on the device body (12) outside of the housing (28), comprises at least one cleaning roller (18), and is fluidically connected to the suction assembly device (32); an air-cooled drive motor (78) for rotating the at least one cleaning roller (18); and a process air conducting device (144) for process air of the suction assembly device (32). The drive motor (78) is arranged outside of the housing (28) of the device body (12), and a cooling air conducting device (112) for cooling air of the drive motor (78) has at least one fluid path which is arranged on or in the housing (28) and/or the cooling air conducting device (112) is coupled to the process air conducting device (114).
The invention relates to a suction appliance for cleaning purposes, comprising a power supply unit (18) and, coupled to the latter, an electrical connection device (26) for connecting an electrical auxiliary appliance, in particular an electric tool, to the suction appliance (10), wherein the connection device (26) has electrical contact elements (37) and a cover (32) for these, which cover (32) is movable from a closed position to an open position, wherein the suction appliance (10) comprises a detection device (50), with which it is possible to ascertain whether the cover (32) adopts the closed position or the open position. To make available a suction appliance of this kind with reliable functioning, it is proposed according to the invention that the detection device (50) is designed as a sensor device (52) and comprises a sensor element (54) via which the adoption of the closed position or of the open position can be detected without contact.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
The invention relates to an air-cooled high-pressure cleaning device, comprising a housing (12) and a motor pump unit (96) accommodated therein comprising a motor (98) and high-pressure pump (104), and at least one cooling air channel (64, 68) which is arranged or formed in the housing (12) for cooling the motor pump unit (96) and is fluidically connected to the atmosphere via at least one housing opening (30, 32). In order to provide such a high-pressure cleaning device, which has a lower noise emission, according to the invention the high-pressure cleaning device is characterized by an air guiding part (114) which at least partially surrounds the motor pump unit (96) and is fluidically connected to the at least one cooling air channel (64, 68), and is supported by damping elements (128), by means of which the air guiding part (114) is supported on the housing (12).
The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus comprising an electric load unit (18), at least two batteries (24, 26), a discharge circuit (28), which connects said batteries electrically to the load unit (18), and a control unit (36) for activating the discharge circuit (28), wherein the batteries (24, 26) are connected in parallel with one another. In order to provide such a cleaning apparatus in which the benefit of the cleaning apparatus to the user is increased and, if possible, the operational reliability of the cleaning apparatus is enhanced, the invention proposes that, during discharge operation of the cleaning apparatus (10; 14), a parameter which reflects a respective charging state of the batteries (24, 26) can be determined, and that the discharge circuit (28) can be activated by the control unit (36) such that, in dependence on the determination result, a respective discharge current path (30, 32) for the respective battery (24, 26), the load unit (18) being connected into said discharge current path, can be optionally enabled or blocked via at least one electrical switching element (34). The invention also relates to a method for operating a cleaning apparatus.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner is provided, comprising a floor body (68), at least one suction mouth (70) which is arranged on the floor body (60) and can be connected or is connected fluidically to a suction unit (31), and a contact device (74) which can be placed against a surface (72) to be cleaned and which encloses the at least one suction mouth (70), wherein a suction space (78), into which the suction mouth (70) opens, is formed between the surface (72) to be cleaned and the contact device (74) when the contact device (74) is placed against the surface (72) to be cleaned, and wherein the contact device (74) has, on at least one side (80), openings (98) into the suction space (78), wherein the at least one side (80) with the openings (98) is assigned at least one movable strip (104) which has at least two positions (108, 114), wherein a first position (108) is a closed position in which the openings (98) are covered, and a second position (114) is a freeing position in which the openings (98) are freed, and wherein a movement mechanism (116) for the at least one movable strip (104) is provided which couples the position of the at least one movable strip (104) to a stroke of the floor nozzle on the surface (72) to be cleaned.
The invention relates to a suction device comprising a fan device 40 with a drive motor 44 for generating a suction current, and a filter device 46, wherein an acceleration sensor device 64 and/or a microphone device 64' is associated with said fan device 40, and an evaluation device 88 is provided which determines a rotational speed of an impeller wheel of said fan device 40 from measurement data of the acceleration sensor device 64 and/or the microphone device 64'.
The invention relates to a floor cleaning machine which comprises a first tank device (58) for receiving fresh water; a second tank device (62) for receiving a cleaning agent; a mixing device (66) for mixing fresh water from the first tank device (62) with cleaning agent from the second tank device (62); a controller (82) which is designed to control the mixing device (66); a cleaning tool device (22) with at least one cleaning tool (24), which can act mechanically on a floor (26) to be cleaned; and a liquid supplying device (54) which can discharge liquid onto the floor (26) to be cleaned. An impedance sensor device (86) is provided, which comprises at least one impedance sensor (88) that is arranged such that at least one of the following measurements can be carried out: an impedance measurement and/or cyclic voltammetry measurement of the freshwater before the freshwater is supplied to the mixing device (66); an impedance measurement and/or cyclic voltammetry measurement of the cleaning agent before the cleaning agent is supplied to the mixing device (66); an impedance measurement and/or cyclic voltammetry measurement of the liquid, provided by the liquid supplying device (54) for discharge onto the floor (26) to be cleaned; and an impedance measurement and/or cyclic voltammetry measurement of a dirt-loaded liquid originating from the floor (26) to be cleaned, and the impedance sensor device (86) is coupled to the controller (82) for signaling purposes.
The invention relates to a floor cleaning machine comprising a chassis (12) which has a front end (20) and a rear end (22) opposite the front end (20) with respect to a forwards travel direction (24); a rear wheel device (34); a front wheel device (38); and at least one side brush (60) which is arranged in the region of the front end (20) of the chassis (12) and is designed in the form of a disk brush (62). The floor cleaning machine also comprises at least one sweeping roller (80) which is held on the chassis (12) and which is positioned between the rear wheel device (34) and the at least one side brush (60) at least in a working position.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
The invention relates to a washing device for a vehicle washing system, said washing device comprising a shaft (40) which can be rotated about a rotational axis (42) and washing elements (44) operatively connected to the shaft for washing a vehicle (22). The aim of the invention is to provide such a washing device with which an adaptation to the contour of a vehicle is possible in order to achieve a better cleaning of said vehicle. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the washing device (38, 74, 76, 78, 86, 90, 92, 98, 100, 102, 120, 132, 138, 156, 180, 182) comprises a washing element retaining device (50) that is coupled to the shaft (40) and has washing element retaining parts (70) on which the rigid ends (48) of the washing elements (44) are retained, and the washing element retaining parts (70) are designed in a movable manner relative to the shaft (40) and are moved relative to the shaft when a force is applied in the direction of the shaft (40) in the rotating state of the shaft (40) in order to reduce the distance from the rigid ends (48) of the washing elements (44) to the shaft (40). The invention further relates to a vehicle washing system.
The invention relates to a washing device for a vehicle washing system, which washing device comprises a shaft which is drivable in a rotary manner about an axis of rotation, and washing elements, which are operatively connected to said shaft, for cleaning a vehicle. In order to provide a washing device of this type, with which an adaptation to the contour of a vehicle is made possible in order to achieve better cleaning of said vehicle, it is proposed according to the invention that the washing device is divided axially into two or more washing device segments and that at least one washing device segment has a washing element holding body with washing elements held thereon, said washing element holding body defining a washing device segment axis which is different from the axis of rotation, and a gear unit which couples the shaft to the washing element holding body in order to rotate the latter about the washing device segment axis, wherein the washing element holding body is designed to be pivotable relative to the shaft via the gear unit. The invention also relates to a vehicle washing system with a washing device.
A portable cleaning assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a body or chassis portion supported by wheels. The body portion comprises a first portion for selectively receiving a waste container or barrel, as well as a housing member for storing various features of the assembly as well as additional cleaning products and devices. The housing at least partially contains a vacuum, a motor, and a rechargeable battery for powering the motor.
A47L 9/14 - Bags or the likeAttachment of, or closures for, bags
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
The invention relates to a device system, comprising a portable device (12), which can be hung on a wall, and comprising a wall holder (14), wherein the portable device (12) comprises: a housing (18), which has a housing bottom side (20), a housing top side (22) spaced apart from the housing bottom side (20), a housing back side (28), which is arranged between the housing bottom side (20) and the housing top side (22) and has a vertical direction (24) between the housing bottom side (20) and the housing top side (22), and a housing front side (26), which is arranged at a distance from the housing back side (28) between the housing bottom side (20) and the housing top side (22); a strip apparatus (62), which is arranged on the housing back side (28) and which has at least a first strip (64a) and a second strip (64b), wherein the first strip (64a) is oriented at a first acute angle (66a) to the vertical direction (24) at least with respect to an envelope (68a) and the second strip (64b) is oriented at a second acute angle (66b) to the vertical direction (24) at least with respect to an envelope (68b) and wherein the first acute angle (66a) and the second acute angle (66b) have different signs with respect to the vertical direction (24); and wherein the wall holder (14) comprises: a wall-holder strip apparatus (82) having a first wall-holder strip (84a) associated with the first strip (64a) and having a second wall-holder strip (84b) associated with the second strip (64b), wherein an accommodating space (90) for the strip apparatus (62) of the portable device (12) is formed between the first wall-holder strip (84a) and the second wall-holder strip (84b) or wherein an accommodating space (182) for the wall-holder strip apparatus (186) is formed between the first strip (172) and the second strip (174) of the strip apparatus (170), and wherein the portable device (12) can be held by means of the strip apparatus (62) thereof on the wall-holder strip apparatus (82) by means of an interlocking connection.
The invention relates to a high-pressure-cleaning system (10) having a high-pressure-cleaning appliance (12), which has a pump (34) and a motor (32) and also a pump inlet (36) and a pump outlet (38) and a control device (46), and having at least one dispensing unit (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26), which can be brought into fluid connection with the pump outlet (38) in order to dispense pressurized cleaning fluid. In order to develop the high-pressure-cleaning system such that it is easier to achieve the best possible cleaning result, it is proposed that the high-pressure-cleaning system (10) should have a sensing unit (104), by means of which it is possible to sense the type of dispensing unit (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) currently in fluid connection with the pump outlet (38) and which is in signal-transmitting connection with the control device (46), wherein at least one delivery parameter of the high-pressure-cleaning appliance (12) can be adapted automatically by the control device (46) to the type of dispensing unit (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) sensed. The invention also proposes a dispensing unit for such a high-pressure-cleaning system.
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
The present invention relates to a powdery cleaning agent for carpets and cushions, comprising cellulose fibers, at least one amphoteric surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least a component for encapsulating impurities and water, the water being essentially absorbed by the cellulose fibers.
The invention relates to an immersion pump (10) comprising a pump housing (12) in which a pump device (22) is arranged, and which has at least one pump inlet (30) and at least one pump outlet (32). In addition, the immersion pump (10) comprises a control electronics system (36) arranged in a fluid-tight control chamber (38) of the pump housing (12), which control electronics system is coupled to a sensor unit (50) arranged on the outer side of the pump housing (12). The immersion pump (10) has a first operating mode for operating the pump device (22) according to the level of a fluid surrounding the pump housing (12), as well as a second operating mode for operating the pump device (22) in a continuous operation. In order to be able to set the operating mode without changing the position of the sensor unit (50), the immersion pump (10) has a switch device (66) having a switch signal transmitter (75) that can be moved back and forth between a first switch position and a second switch position independently of the sensor unit (50), which switch signal transmitter acts wirelessly according to its switch position on a switch signal receiver (79) arranged in the control chamber (38), in order to set the operating mode of the immersion pump (10).
F04D 13/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven for submerged use
F04D 15/02 - Stopping of pumps, or operating valves, on occurrence of unwanted conditions
H01H 36/00 - Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
The invention relates to a spraying device, in particular for irrigating green spaces, comprising a housing (14), in which a provision conduit (26) for liquid is arranged or formed, and a spraying unit (18) for spraying a liquid, which is movably held on the housing (14). Said spraying unit (18) has two or more nozzle elements (46, 48, 50, 52) and two or more supply conduits (54, 56, 58, 60) for liquid associated with a corresponding nozzle element (46, 48, 50, 52) and fluidically connected to said nozzle element (46, 48, 50, 52). The nozzle elements (46, 48, 50, 52) can be used to provide different spraying patterns and the spraying pattern can be changed by moving the spraying unit (18) relative to the housing (14), the provision conduit (26) being fluidically connected to the supply conduit (54, 56, 58, 60) associated therewith in a spraying position of the respective nozzle element (46, 48, 50, 52). The aim of the invention is to provide a spraying device of the above type which is more user-friendly. For this purpose, a sealing device (74) forms a spraying position sealing contour (112) which borders, in a spraying position sealing region (126), an outlet opening (86) of the provision conduit (26) and, in the spraying position of the respective nozzle element (46, 48, 50, 52), the inlet opening (62, 64, 66, 68) of the supply conduit (54, 56, 58, 60) associated therewith to provide a sealed fluid connection. The inlet opening (62, 64, 66, 68) of a corresponding other supply conduit (54, 56, 58, 60) is located outside the spraying position sealing region (126). The sealing device (74) forms a residual liquid sealing contour (110) which borders the inlet opening (62, 64, 66, 68) of the at least one further supply conduit (54, 56, 58, 60) in a residual liquid sealing region (128) to provide a seal between the housing (14) and the spraying unit (18).
The invention relates to a spraying device comprising a spraying unit (18), in particular for irrigating green spaces, said spraying unit (18) comprising a nozzle device (34) and a housing (30). The nozzle device (34) comprises two or more nozzle elements (126, 138, 148, 158) which can be used to provide different spraying patterns for spraying a liquid. Two or more supply conduits (56, 58, 60, 62) are arranged in the housing (30) and associated with respective nozzle elements (126, 138, 148, 158) and are fluidically connected thereto. The supply conduits (56, 58, 60, 62) can be optionally fed with liquid via a provision conduit (28) of the spraying device (10). The aim of the invention is to provide a spraying device of the above type which is more user-friendly. For this purpose, the spraying unit (18) comprises a sealing device (32) having at least one pressure-actuated sealing element (90, 112, 114, 16) that is associated with a designated nozzle element (126, 138, 158) and mounted upstream thereof, said sealing element (90, 112, 114, 16) assuming an open position when the liquid is fed and a closed position for sealing the designated nozzle element (126, 138, 158) when no liquid is fed.
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
The invention relates to a floor-cleaning machine, comprising a chassis (14), a suction bar apparatus (30), which is arranged on the chassis (14), a dirt-holding container (46), and a retaining apparatus (64), which retains the dirt-holding container (46) movably in relation to the chassis (14), wherein the dirt-holding container (46) has a dirt-holding position (52) and a dirt-discharging position (90) by means of the retaining apparatus (64), and, in the dirt-discharging position (90), the dirt-holding container (46) is positioned at a height distance transverse to a chassis longitudinal axis (22) and a distance parallel to the chassis longitudinal axis (22) in relation to the dirt-holding position (52), wherein the retaining apparatus (64) comprises a parallelogram guide (70) having a first link (72), which is articulated to the dirt-holding container (46) and to the chassis (12) or an element (66) connected to the chassis (12), and having second link (74), which is articulated to the dirt-holding container (46) and to the chassis (12) or an element (66) connected to the chassis (12), wherein the first link (72) and the second link (74) are oriented parallel to each other and the retaining apparatus (64) is designed in such a way that, in the event of a transition from the dirt-holding position (52) to the dirt-discharging position (90), a pivoting orientation of the dirt-holding containing (46) in relation to the chassis (14) is maintained, and wherein a tipping drive (98) is associated with the dirt-holding container (46), by means of which tipping drive the dirt-holding container (46), while in the dirt-discharging position (90), can be brought into an emptying position (108) for dirt collected in the dirt-holding container (46) by means of tipping.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
E01H 1/08 - Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matterDrying by heat only, or by streams of gasCleaning by projecting abrasive particles
In order to improve an immersion pump, which can be immersed into a liquid to be pumped out and which has a pump housing, a pumping device, which is arranged in the pump housing and has a suction inlet for suctioning liquid and a pressure outlet for outputting the pressurized liquid, and a pre-filter, which covers the suction inlet and has at least one pre-filter inlet opening, in such a way that the operation of the immersion pump is made simpler, according to the invention the pre-filter comprises at least one movably mounted pre-filter element having at least one through-hole.
The invention relates to a floor cleaning machine, comprising a traveling frame (12), at least one floor treatment tool device (166), which holds at least one floor treatment tool (72), and a fixing unit (110) for releasably mounting the at least one floor treatment tool device (166) on the traveling frame (12) by means of a first fixing unit (112) arranged on the at least one floor treatment tool device (166), and by means of a second fixing unit (114) arranged on the traveling frame (12). The first fixing unit (112) and the second fixing unit (114) are adapted to one another, wherein the first fixing unit (112) comprises a first contact area (116) and a second contact area (124), the second fixing unit (114) comprises a third contact area (120) for the first contact area (116), and a fourth contact area for the second contact area (124). The fixing unit (110) has a tensioning mechanism (144) for bracing the at least one floor treatment tool device (166) on the traveling frame (12).
E01H 6/00 - Apparatus equipped with, or having provisions for equipping with, both elements for removal of refuse or the like and elements for removal of snow or ice
71.
GROUND-CLEANING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GROUND-CLEANING MACHINE
A ground-cleaning machine is proposed which comprises a chassis, a tool device with one tool receptacle (40) and with a ground-working tool (44) seated on the one tool receptacle (40), and a holding device which holds the one tool receptacle (40) on the chassis, wherein the holding device comprises a polygonal linkage with a first transverse strut (66) fixed relative to the chassis, with a second transverse strut (68) relative to which the one tool receptacle (40) is fixed, with a first longitudinal strut (72) which is pivotably articulated to the first and the second transverse struts (66, 68) via pivot joints, and with a second longitudinal strut (74) which is pivotably articulated to the first and the second transverse struts (66, 68) via pivot joints, wherein a spring device (92) is integrated in at least one strut (74) of the polygonal linkage, by means of which spring device a length of the corresponding strut (74) between pivot axes for the one strut (74) is variable in dependence on a force acting on the polygonal linkage.
A sweeping machine is provided, comprising a chassis (12), a sweeping tool device (60), which has at least one sweeping tool (72) and which can be or is releasably mounted on the chassis (12), and a suction device (54) for sucking up dirt from a ground surface (22) to be cleaned, which suction device has a suction unit (56) for generating a suction flow and a suction mouth device (82) with at least one suction opening (84) for applying the suction flow to the ground surface (22) to be cleaned, wherein the suction mouth device (82) is seated on the sweeping tool device (60) and forms a unit with the latter that can be fixed as a whole to the chassis (12) and can be released as a whole from the chassis (12).
The invention relates to spray gun for irrigation purposes, comprising a gun body (12), a spray unit (14) held thereon, a gripping means (18) for a user held on the gun body (12) in a position-variable manner, an inlet (26), an outlet (24) formed by the spray unit (14) and fluidically connected to the inlet (26) via a fluid channel (28), a valve unit (74) and an actuating element (72) arranged on the gripping means (18), which actuating element (72) is operatively connected to the valve unit (74) for selectively releasing the fluid channel (28). In order to provide a spray gun of this type that can be comfortably handled by a user, the present invention proposes that the gripping means (18) can be transferred from a first position to a second position and vice versa relative to the gun body (12), wherein the actuating element (72) can be actuated with the finger by the user gripping the gripping means (18) in the first position and with the palm of the hand in the second position.
What is proposed is a vacuum cleaner which comprises a housing (12) which extends between a first housing side (16) and a second housing side (18) in a first axis of extent (20), a suction unit (32) for generating a suction flow that is arranged in the housing (12), a separator device (30) which is arranged in the housing (12), and a pipe device (14) which is arranged on or in the housing (12) and extends in a second axis of extent (44) at least approximately parallel to the first axis of extent (20), wherein a nozzle connection (24) for a suction nozzle (28) is arranged on the pipe device (14), and the nozzle connection (24) is situated closer to the first housing side (16) than to the second housing side (18), wherein the pipe device (14) is designed to be length-adjustable along the second axis of extent (44), and a distance between the nozzle connection (24) and the first housing side (16) can be set so as to be fixable.
A47L 5/34 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with height adjustment of nozzles or dust-loosening tools
Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, comprising a floor body (66), on which is arranged a suction channel (66) having a suction-channel wall (72), a suction-channel ceiling (70) and a suction-channel chamber (82), wherein the suction-channel wall (72) is seated on the suction-channel ceiling (70), the suction-channel chamber (82) is formed between the suction-channel wall (72) and the suction-channel ceiling (70), the suction channel (68) is open opposite the suction-channel ceiling (70) and at least one suction mouth opening (86), which is provided for fluid-active connection to a suction subassembly, opens out into the suction-channel chamber (82) at the suction-channel ceiling (70), characterized in that the suction-channel ceiling (70) has arranged on it at least one rib (114, 116), which is positioned in the suction-channel chamber (82) and which has a region (117) projecting beyond an envelope plane (92) of an end side (90) of the suction-channel wall (72), said envelope plane being located opposite the suction-channel ceiling (70), or which has an end (118) located on the envelope plane (92).
The invention relates to a longitudinal-adjustable pipe apparatus for a cleaning device (10), comprising at least one first pipe (46), one second pipe (48), one third pipe (52), wherein the first pipe (46) is guided in the second pipe (48) in a longitudinal-adjustable manner and the second pipe (48) is guided in the third pipe (52) in a longitudinal-adjustable manner, a first locking apparatus (240), which acts between the first pipe (46) and the second pipe (48), wherein, in a releasable locking position of the first locking apparatus (240), the first pipe (46) is fixed to the second pipe (48) in respect of a longitudinal adjustability, a second locking apparatus (242), which acts between the second pipe (48) and the third pipe (52), wherein, in a releasable locking position of the second locking apparatus (242), the second pipe (48) is fixed to the third pipe (52) in respect of a longitudinal adjustability, and a third locking apparatus (244), which acts on the first pipe (46), the second pipe (48), and the third pipe (52), wherein the third locking apparatus (244) has a releasable locking position, in which the second pipe (48) is fixed to the third pipe (52) in respect of a longitudinal adjustability, and has a locking position, in which a longitudinal adjustment of the second pipe (48) to the third pipe (52) is released, wherein the third locking apparatus (244) is controlled, in respect of the transition from the locking position to the unlocking position, by a position of the first pipe (46) relative to the second pipe (48) and/or by a force by means of which the third locking apparatus (244) acts on the second pipe (48).
The invention relates to a separator apparatus for a vacuum cleaner (10), comprising a pre-separator (122) having a receiving basket (126'), which has a receiving chamber (130), wherein, during operation of the separator apparatus, a dirt laden suction current is guided through the receiving chamber (130), wherein a cover (170) is allocated to the receiving basket (126') on which cover at least one pin-shaped actuating element (186) sits, which protrudes into the receiving chamber (130) when the cover (170) is closed, and which can act on dirt in the receiving chamber (130) during movement of the cover (170) relative to the receiving basket (126').
A system for pressurizing and dispensing one or more fluids is provided. A chemical or cleaning agent is connected to a high pressure pump to entrain a first volume or flow of fluid with a cleaning agent. The cleaning agent or chemical is applied to the system and flow path of the system at various different locations. Spray guns and washing wands for use with various systems are also provided.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
Disclosed is a rotary nozzle (10) for a high-pressure cleaning device, comprising a housing (12) that has at least one tangentially extending inlet (18) and an outlet (22) which is located on an end wall (24) and on which a pot-shaped, centrally open depression (30) is located, and comprising a nozzle member which is disposed in the housing (12) and has a continuous duct (72) and a spherical end (64) of which is supported in the pot-shaped depression (30); the longitudinal axis (70) of the nozzle member extends at an angle from the longitudinal axis (26) of the housing (12); the nozzle member is made to rotate by the liquid flowing through the housing (12) and is supported on a bearing surface (40) while rotating; a plurality of flow resistance elements, each of which has an impact surface (52; 20), is arranged on the wall of the housing (12), downstream of the bearing surface (40). In order to be able to effectively limit the rotational speed of the nozzle member (62) without notably affecting the beginning of the rotating movement of the nozzle member (62), a guiding surface (54; 122) is located upstream of each impact surface (52; 120) in relation to the direction in which the liquid flows, the impact surface (52; 120) adjoins said guiding surface (54; 122) without interruption, and the guiding surface (54; 122) runs at an angle from the radial plane of the housing (12).
B05B 3/04 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
Disclosed is a rotary nozzle (10) for a high-pressure cleaning device, comprising a housing (12) that has at least one tangentially extending inlet (18) and an outlet (22) which is located on an end wall (24) and on which a pot-shaped, centrally open depression (30) is located, and comprising a nozzle member (62) which is disposed in the housing (12) and has a continuous duct (72) and a spherical end (64) of which is supported in the pot-shaped depression (30); the nozzle member (62) is made to rotate about the longitudinal axis (26) of the housing (12) by the liquid flowing through the housing (12); the rotary nozzle (10) further comprises an insertion piece (46) that can be inserted into the housing (12), is supported on the wall of the housing (12), and forms a plurality of flow resistance elements (50) which are spread across the circumferential direction of the insertion piece (46). In order to further develop the rotary nozzle (10) in such a way as to make it less sensitive to pressure variations of the liquid and increase its service life, the insertion piece (46) can be connected to the housing (12) so as to rotate therewith and be axially immobile.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B05B 3/04 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
A switchable nozzle arrangement (10) is provided, comprising a fluid inlet device (14) and a fluid outlet device (16), which can be rotated with respect to one another around an axis of rotation (18). The fluid outlet device (16) comprises a rotary nozzle (50) and at least one additional nozzle (52, 54). Depending on the rotary position, either the rotary nozzle (50) or one of the additional nozzles (52, 54) is connected to an inlet channel (22) of the fluid inlet device (14). The rotary nozzle (50) comprises a housing (56) in which a rotor is arranged, which, via a spherical end (84) in a recess (80) on the end face and via a contact surface (98) on the circumference thereof, is supported on a support surface (100) of the housing (56). Pressurised fluid can flow into the housing via tangential inlets (62) and leave via an outlet (66), wherein the fluid moves the rotor in a circumferential movement around the longitudinal axis (76) of the housing. The at least one additional nozzle (52, 54) comprises a nozzle line (106, 110) having a nozzle body (108, 112). In order that the switchable nozzle arrangement (10) has a high cleaning performance and a high mechanical resilience, it is proposed that the rotary nozzle (50) is designed as a separate unit.
B05B 3/04 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
The invention relates to a vehicle washing system, comprising a drying apparatus (50) for drying a motor vehicle (18), which is held against a holding device (38) in the vehicle washing system (10) and has a nozzle support apparatus (52, 90); at least one blower (72) and a plurality of nozzles (64), which are mounted at a distance (66) from each other on the nozzle support apparatus (52, 90) and which are supplied with drying air from at least one blower (72), the nozzles (64) being flat jet nozzles (64) which each provide a fan-shaped diverging air stream.
A spray gun for dispensing fluids is provided. The spray gun provides a plurality of trigger members for activating a valve of the gun and enabling dispensation of a fluid. At least some of the trigger members can be provided in force transmitting communication with at least one additional trigger member, such that activation of any one or more of the trigger members is capable of enabling dispensation of a fluid.
A spray gun for dispensing fluids is provided. The spray gun provides a plurality of trigger members for activating a valve of the gun and enabling dispensation of a fluid. At least some of the trigger members can be provided in force transmitting communication with at least one additional trigger member, such that activation of any one or more of the trigger members is capable of enabling dispensation of a fluid.
An improved hot water pressure washer utilizes a combination of technologies to achieve lower emission levels and increased operational efficiency. A forced air natural gas or forced air oil burner utilizes a flue gas and recirculation line to lower carbon monoxide and NOx emissions from a burner. A flue gas heat exchanger is utilized to lower the temperature of the exhaust gas. The lower exhaust gas temperatures allow for lower cost materials to be utilized. The efficiency levels of a hot water pressure washer are increased over known devices.
B05B 1/24 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means incorporating means for heating the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. electrically
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
F24H 8/00 - Fluid heaters characterised by means for extracting latent heat from flue gases by means of condensation
B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
The invention relates to a suction device, which comprises a suction unit (26), a dirt collection container (12), a filter apparatus (21), wherein the dirt collection container (12) is fluidically connected to the suction unit (26) via the filter apparatus (21), and a cleaning apparatus (33) for the filter apparatus (21), wherein the cleaning apparatus (33) forms a noise source for noise emissions in a frequency range below 2000 Hz and wherein at least one hole plate resonator (84) is associated with the cleaning apparatus (33), wherein the at least one hole plate resonator (84) has a chamber (85) having a chamber space (88) and a chamber wall (86) and has at least one hole plate (90), which covers the chamber space (88), and wherein the at least one hole plate (90) has a sound-effective connection to the cleaning device (33).
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
The invention relates to a suction device, which comprises a suction unit (26), a dirt collection container (12), a filter apparatus (21), wherein the dirt collection container (12) is fluidically connected to the suction unit (26) via the filter apparatus (21), and a cleaning apparatus (33) for the filter apparatus (21), which cleaning apparatus comprises an external-air valve apparatus (33), characterized by at least one guiding channel (120) for air, which has a first connection (134), which is fluidically connected to the cleaning apparatus in order to provide external air from the at least one guiding channel (120), a second connection (136) for coupling exhaust air of the suction device (26) into the at least one guiding channel (120), and a third connection (138), which is fluidically connected to the surroundings (140) of the suction device, wherein air from the surroundings (140) can flow into the at least one guiding channel (120) via the third connection (138).
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
89.
CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOISE IN A CLEANING DEVICE
Disclosed is a cleaning device comprising at least one source of noise (33) emitting noise in a frequency range below 2000 Hz, and at least one perforated-panel resonator (84) associated with the at least one source of noise (33); the at least one perforated-panel resonator (84) includes a chamber (85) having a chamber space (88) and a chamber wall (86), and at least one perforated panel (90) that covers the chamber space (88); the at least one perforated panel (90) is sound-effectively connected to the at least one source of noise (33).
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning device (10) having a high-pressure pump (16) that comprises a suction chamber (50), at least one pump chamber (52) which is arranged downstream thereof and in which liquid is pressurised, and a pressure chamber (56) which is arranged downstream of said pump chamber (52). According to the invention, in order to obtain such a high-pressure cleaning device which allows a more reliable operation, said high-pressure pump (16) comprises a return line (92) by means of which the pressure chamber (56) is fluidically connected to the suction chamber (50), as well as a valve unit (102) by means of which a free cross-sectional area of the return line (92) can be modified; said high-pressure cleaning device (10) comprises a drive unit (116) associated with the valve unit (102), a control unit (76) that is coupled to said drive unit (116), and a pressure sensor (138) which is coupled to said control unit (76) and by means of which a liquid pressure on the pressure side of the pump chamber (52) can be detected; and the liquid pressure can be regulated, depending on the signal of said pressure sensor (138), to a predetermined or predefinable liquid pressure by altering the free cross-sectional area of said return line (92).
G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
F16K 1/54 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning device having a high-pressure pump (16) that comprises a suction chamber (50), at least one pump chamber (52) which is arranged downstream thereof and in which liquid is pressurised, and a pressure chamber (56) downstream of said pump chamber (52), said high-pressure cleaning device (10) having: a control unit (24) on or onto which a discharge unit (36, 41) in the form of a low-pressure cleaning agent nozzle (37, 42) is arranged or attached, said control unit being able to be brought into fluidic connection with said pressure chamber (56) by means of a high-pressure line (22); as well as an admixing device (80) by means of which the liquid in the pressure chamber (56) can be mixed with a cleaning chemical. According to the invention, in order to develop such a high-pressure cleaning device further so as to make it more user-friendly, the high-pressure cleaning device (10) comprises a detection unit (136) with which it is possible to detect whether a liquid pressure on the pressure side of the pump chamber (52) has fallen below a threshold pressure, a control unit (76) coupled to said detection unit (136), an indicator unit (34) which is coupled to the control unit (76) and on which an indication that the high-pressure cleaning device (10) is entering into a cleaning agent mode can be provided for an operator, as well as an input unit (28) by means of which a mixing ratio for the cleaning chemical and the liquid can be pre-set by the operator.
The invention relates to a high pressure cleaning system (10) having a high pressure cleaning device (12) and an external battery-operated control unit (44). The high pressure cleaning device has a motor pump unit (16) having a motor (18) and a pump (20), and an electronic controller (40) for controlling at least one conveying parameter of the motor pump unit (16) and a sensor (42) for detecting the actual value of the conveying parameter. The control unit has an input device (48) for input of a desired value of the conveying parameter and a display device (50) for displaying a display value corresponding to the respective actual value. A predetermined desired value signal can be transmitted wirelessly from the control unit (44) to the electronic controller (40) and an actual value transfer signal can be transmitted wirelessly from the electronic controller (40) to the control unit (44). The problem addressed by the invention is that of modifying the high pressure cleaning system in such a way that the user is provided with great ease of operation at low energy consumption. This problem is solved, according to the invention, in that after the transmission of the desired value-predetermined value from the control unit (44) an actual value interrogation signal can be repeatedly transmitted automatically to the electronic controller (40), and that after reception of the actual value interrogation signal automatically the actual value transfer signal can be transmitted from the electronic controller (40) to the control unit (44).
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
The invention relates to a rotary coupling (10) for a fluid line, having a first and a second coupling part (12, 14), which can be connected pluggably to each other with the interposition of a sealing element (32), and having a union ring (16), which engages behind a radial widened portion of the first coupling part (12) with a narrowed portion (18) directed radially inward and which is detachably connectable to the second coupling part (14), wherein a plurality of rolling elements (66) distributed over the circumference of the first coupling part (12) are arranged between the radial widened portion (20) and the narrowed portion (18). The problem addressed by the invention is that of developing the rotary coupling in such a manner that the rotary coupling has a smaller overall size. This problem is solved in that the widened portion (20) and the narrowed portion (18) have bearing surfaces (68, 70) facing each other, which support the rolling elements (66) in the axial direction.
The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning device (10), comprising a motor (16) and a pump (14) which are at least partially surrounded by a housing (12). The high-pressure cleaning device (10) has in addition a pressure hose (52) that can be connected to a pump outlet (20). In order to further develop the high-pressure cleaning device (10) in such a manner that the pressure hose (52) can be secured to the housing (12) when not in use, without this entailing a noticeable increase of the design of the housing (12), it is proposed that the high-pressure cleaning device (10) has a length-adjustable holding strap (60) which is arranged on an outer side (30) of the housing (12) and that the pressure hose (52) can be clamped in the wound-up state between the holding strap (60) and the housing (12).
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B65H 75/36 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables without essentially involving the use of a core or former internal to a stored package of material, e.g. with stored material housed within casing or container, or intermittently engaging a plurality of supports as in sinuous or serpentine fashion
B08B 9/049 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes
95.
GANTRY WASHING INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a gantry washing installation, which can be moved in a treatment direction (14) in relation to a motor vehicle (60) to be cleaned and has a gantry-shaped supporting device (16), on which at least one body brush (24; 104) for cleaning an end side (62, 64) of the motor vehicle (60) and at least one wheel-washing brush (48) for cleaning a wheel (66, 68) of the motor vehicle (60) are held. In order to provide such a gantry washing installation by means of which a better cleaning result can be achieved, the at least one body brush (24; 104) and/or the at least one wheel-washing brush (48), according to the invention, is held on the supporting device (16) in such a way as to be movable in the treatment direction (14) and can be moved in relation to the supporting device by means of at least one drive unit (36, 56; 112). The invention further relates to a method for cleaning a motor vehicle by means of a gantry washing installation.
The aim of the invention is to improve a beverage preparation device comprising at least one fluid inlet, a beverage dispensing device comprising at least one beverage outlet, a fluid line network which fluidically connects said at least one fluid inlet to the at least one beverage outlet, and a housing such that, in particular the construction and maintenance thereof is simplified. According to the invention, the housing comprises an upper housing cover and a valve support is arranged below the housing cover, on which at least two control and/or regulating valves of the beverage preparation device are arranged, said support being freely accessible after removing the upper housing cover.
The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning system which comprises a high-pressure cleaning device (12) having a high-pressure pump (16) for increasing the pressure of a cleaning liquid, as well as two or more discharge units (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70) which differ from one another, discharge said cleaning liquid, and can be brought selectively into fluidic connection with a pump outlet (22) of the high-pressure pump (16), said discharge units (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70) being connectible to an operating unit (26) of said high-pressure cleaning system (10), or an operating unit (26) being arranged on at least one discharge unit (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70), said high-pressure cleaning system (10) comprising an input unit (96) by means of which at least one conveyor parameter can be specified by a user, this at least one conveyor parameter being able to be set in accordance with the specification by means of a control unit (82, 98) of said high-pressure cleaning system (10), said control unit being coupled to the input unit (96), and said high-pressure cleaning system (10) comprising an output unit (100) which is coupled to the control unit (82, 98) and on which, depending on said user specification, an indication (116) can be provided comprising a recommendation (118, 120, 122) relating to at least one discharge unit (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70). The invention also relates to a method for operating a high-pressure cleaning system.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
The invention relates to a spray gun (10; 200) for a high-pressure cleaning appliance, with a gun casing (12), in which there is arranged a valve (26), wherein the valve (26) has a through duct (34) which extends from a valve inlet (30) to a valve outlet (32), and wherein the valve has a closure body (36) which, in a closed position, bears in a fluid-tight manner against a valve seat (56) and which can be moved, with the aid of a hand lever (48) mechanically coupled to the closure body (36), into an open position spaced apart from the valve seat (56), and with an electric apparatus (100; 202) which has an electric display device (140; 208) and at least one battery (114; 234). In order to refine the spray gun such that it can be produced and assembled in a cost-effective manner, is insensitive to disturbances and is maintenance-friendly, it is proposed according to the invention that the electric apparatus (100; 202) has an electric casing (102; 204) which is sealed against sprayed water and forms a sub-unit which can be handled independently, wherein all of the current-carrying components of the spray gun are arranged in the electric casing (102; 204) and are separated galvanically from the remaining components of the spray gun (10; 200).
The invention relates to a fluid pump (10) having a pump chamber (28), which is connected to a pump inlet (32) by way of an inlet line (30) and to a pump outlet (36) by way of an outlet line (34), and in which a pump member (22) than can be actuated by a motor (18) is arranged, and having a control device (24) for controlling the motor (18) in dependence of the position of a valve body (66) of a control valve (42) that is movably held in the inlet line (30). In order to refine the fluid pump such that the fluid pump allows a control of the motor (18) that is less susceptible to malfunction as a function of the position of the valve body (66), the fluid pump (10) according to the invention has an elastically expandable expansion volume, which is connected to the pump member (22).
