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EP1042979A1
EP1042979A1 EP00400917A EP00400917A EP1042979A1 EP 1042979 A1 EP1042979 A1 EP 1042979A1 EP 00400917 A EP00400917 A EP 00400917A EP 00400917 A EP00400917 A EP 00400917A EP 1042979 A1 EP1042979 A1 EP 1042979A1
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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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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning and drying device for windows, furniture and the like having surfaces with clean from time to time.
  • the invention applies in particular to the cleaning of vehicle windows automobiles or shop windows.
  • cleaning devices comprising a plate rigid or semi-rigid provided, on one side, with a gripping means and, on the other side, a cleaning pad.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy the above drawbacks by proposing a device allowing the simultaneous cleaning and drying of easy and effortless, without leaving traces on cleaned surfaces dirt spread by the device.
  • the cleaning and drying device for windows, furniture and the like of the type comprising a rigid or semi-rigid plate provided, on one side, with a grip knob and, on the other side, a cleaning pad
  • the cleaning pad is removably attached to the corresponding side of the plate so as to be interchangeable and is constituted by a pad comprising a layer of hydrophilic material and a closed pocket enveloping the hydrophilic layer and consisting of a veil of non-woven material permeable to cleaning liquid and having abrasive properties.
  • the cushion pocket has, on one of its faces external, an adhesive material used to fix the pad to the plate and protected, before fixing the pad to the plate, by a protective strip removable.
  • the adhesive material is applied hot to the pocket of the following pad one or more threads, continuous or discontinuous, extending longitudinally at pad.
  • the hydrophilic layer of the pad is cellulose wadding and the veil of the pocket of the cushion is based on polypropylene or polyester.
  • the protective strip for the adhesive material is made of paper. silicone.
  • a sheet of polyethylene film is arranged in the part upper pocket to protect the adhesive material from alcohol be contained in the cleaning liquid absorbed in the hydrophilic layer.
  • the pad is removably attached to the face rigid or semi-rigid plate with repositionable adhesive material applied on this face along one or more threads, continuous or discontinuous, or in one or more series of looped lines.
  • a sheet of polyethylene film is fixed to the face of the pad to be fixed to the face of the rigid or semi-rigid plate so increase the strength of the adhesive and act as a barrier to the cleaning fluid absorbed in the hydrophilic layer.
  • the pad is removably attached to the face of the rigid or semi-rigid plate by a Velcro type connection.
  • the cleaning device comprises a plate 1 of slightly rigid or semi-rigid material flexible, for example in a plastic material based on polystyrene and on a face of which can be removably attached a pad 3 allowing the simultaneous cleaning and drying of a surface, such as for example a window, a window, a showcase of a goodwill or a windshield of motor vehicle.
  • the plate 1 comprises on its face 4 opposite to the face 2 which can be provided bearing 3, a knob 5 forming a grip handle and cleaning device operation.
  • the knob 5 and the plate 1 constitute two parts made of a synthetic material different, but they could form a single piece made, for example, by injection molding.
  • the knob 5 has recessed reliefs forming an attachment surface ensuring good grip of the device by the user's hand.
  • An elongated cavity or recess 6 is produced in the face 4 of the plate 1 and is intended to receive the index finger of the hand of the user holding the knob 5 so as to facilitate the application of the device and its operation on the surface to be cleaned. Footprint 6 can have asperities preventing the index finger from sliding into this footprint.
  • Plate 1 has the general shape of a rectangle whose angles can be more or less rounded as shown in the figures to facilitate the cleaning in places that are difficult to access such as the corners of the vehicle windshield.
  • the cleaning pad 3 comprises a layer of hydrophilic material 7 and a closed pocket 8 enveloping the layer 7 and which consists of a veil relatively thin nonwoven material capable of being traversed by a cleaning fluid.
  • the veil of pocket 8 also has the advantage of have abrasive properties and, due to its texture, can give the device a good sliding effect on the surface to be cleaned with so the advantage of lightly scratching the dirt on this surface and retaining, in holes in the veil, dirt dissolved in the cleaning fluid.
  • the veil of the pocket 8 is based on polypropylene or polyester.
  • the hydrophilic layer 7 is preferably cellulose wadding. known for its very strong absorbency, gradually impregnating cleaning liquid and having a drying action on the surface to be cleaned.
  • the pocket 8 has on its upper face than that opposite its cleaning face, an adhesive material constituted, as represented by several broken lines or lines 9 of glue applied to warm in the longitudinal direction of the generally shaped pad 3 rectangular adapting to the shape of the plate 1 when attached to it.
  • the adhesive material can be applied differently, for example in the form of a wide strip, continuous or discontinuous, and be an adhesive repositionable.
  • the adhesive material 9 is covered by a strip of protection 10, preferably based on silicone paper, thus protecting the adhesive material before using the pad 3.
  • the cleaning pad 3 is provided with a film sheet.
  • polyethylene 11 located in the pocket 8 between the hydrophilic layer 7 and the upper part of the veil to which the adhesive material 9 is applied, so as to protect the adhesive material 9 from the alcohols which may be contained in window cleaners that destroy most glues standards.
  • the assembly constituted by the plate 1 and the bearing 3 is sold in a same packaging and to use the cleaning device, the user removes packaging plate 1 and pad 3, then remove the protective tape 10 to expose the adhesive material of the pocket 8 and apply the pad 3 on the face 2 of the plate 1 to fix the pad 3 to the latter by gluing.
  • the nonwoven material veil of the pocket 8 has a mechanical action of cleaning and is, by definition, inert and lets the cleaning fluid through while retaining dirt. Simultaneously, the interior of the pocket 8 in cellulose wadding gradually impregnates with the cleaning liquid and has the desired action for drying the glass.
  • the pad 3 is removably attached to the face 2 of the plate 1 by an adhesive material repositionable 12 applied to the face 2 of the plate 1 along two threads or continuous parallel strips 13 extending longitudinally of the plate 1 the along it.
  • Repositionable adhesive material 12 can be applied along a single central net or strip with a width of up to that of plate 1 by extending along it or in one or more threads or discontinuous bands.
  • This repositionable adhesive can be deposited on the plate 1 by fiberization by forming one or more curly lines of glue.
  • a sheet of polyethylene film 14 is fixed to the face upper of the bearing to be fixed to the face 2 of the plate 1 so as to increase the strength of the glue, i.e. make the fixing of the pad 3 to plate 1 and to act as a barrier to absorbed cleaning liquid in the hydrophilic layer 7 of the pad 3.
  • the pad 3 is removably attached to the face 2 of the plate 1 by a Velcro type connection comprising a sheet 15 secured to the upper face of the pad 3 and provided with projecting parts forming hooks and an integral sheet 16 of the face 2 of the plate 1 and provided with loops to which will hang by pressing the hooks of the sheet 15.
  • the device of the invention described above effectively cleans any surface to clean using all types of cleaning products and provides a excellent comfort thanks to the flexibility of the cellulose wadding layer a certain thickness which also makes it possible to exert a uniform pressure of cleaning thanks to the grip plate.
  • the device allows a faster cleaning than previously known devices due to the fact that the surface cleaned on each pass is larger.
  • the pad can be changed by another one as often as necessary, the used cushion then being discarded.
  • the device of the invention can be arranged by choosing components responding better to certain applications, changing by example the characteristics of the fleece in nonwoven material of the pocket for match the use of certain cleaning products to increase the polishing power of the whole, or by incorporating materials known as super absorbents in the hydrophilic wadding layer cellulose in order to increase the drying power thereof.
  • the very strong absorbency of the hydrophilic layer of cellulose wadding allows the device for effectively eliminating the fog often present in bathroom bath, shop windows or windshields of motor vehicles.

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The cleaning section (3) is held detachably and interchangeably on one face (2) of a semi-rigid panel (1). It comprises a sm soft pad (3) with a hydrophilic layer (7) and a closed pocket (8) completely enclosing it, formed by a non-woven cloth which is permeable to the cleaning fluid, and having abrasive properties..

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés pour vitres, meubles et objets analogues comportant des surfaces à nettoyer de temps à autre.The present invention relates to a cleaning and drying device for windows, furniture and the like having surfaces with clean from time to time.

L'invention s'applique en particulier au nettoyage de vitres de véhicules automobiles ou de vitrines de fonds de commerces.The invention applies in particular to the cleaning of vehicle windows automobiles or shop windows.

Actuellement, le nettoyage de surfaces s'effectue à l'aide d'un pulvérisateur de produit liquide qui est étendu sur la surface à nettoyer et essuyé avec un chiffon. Cependant, dans le cas du nettoyage de l'intérieur d'un pare-brise d'un véhicule automobile, la pulvérisation du liquide de nettoyage sur le pare-brise se traduit souvent par également une pulvérisation d'une partie de ce produit sur le tableau de bord du véhicule, de sorte qu'il est nécessaire de nettoyer à la fois le pare-brise et le tableau de bord.Currently, the cleaning of surfaces is carried out using a sprayer liquid product which is spread over the surface to be cleaned and wiped with a cloth. However, in the case of cleaning the interior of a windshield of a motor vehicle spraying cleaning fluid on the windshield often results in a spraying of part of this product on the dashboard of the vehicle, so it is necessary to clean at both the windshield and the dashboard.

On connaít également des dispositifs de nettoyage comprenant une plaque rigide ou semi-rigide munie, sur une face, d'un moyen de préhension et, sur l'autre face, d'une garniture de nettoyage.There are also known cleaning devices comprising a plate rigid or semi-rigid provided, on one side, with a gripping means and, on the other side, a cleaning pad.

Cependant, ces dispositifs connus ont pour inconvénients majeurs, d'une part, de ne pas permettre un nettoyage efficace et, d'autre part, d'être relativement coûteux.However, these known devices have the major drawbacks, on the one hand, not to allow effective cleaning and, on the other hand, to be relatively expensive.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients ci-dessus en proposant un dispositif permettant le nettoyage et le séchage simultanés de façon aisée et sans efforts, sans laisser sur les surfaces nettoyées des traces de salissures étalées par le dispositif.The object of the present invention is to remedy the above drawbacks by proposing a device allowing the simultaneous cleaning and drying of easy and effortless, without leaving traces on cleaned surfaces dirt spread by the device.

A cet effet, selon l'invention, le dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés pour vitres, meubles et objets analogues, du type comprenant une plaque rigide ou semi-rigide munie, sur une face, d'un pommeau de préhension et, sur l'autre face, d'une garniture de nettoyage, est caractérisé en ce que la garniture de nettoyage est amoviblement fixée sur la face correspondante de la plaque de façon à être interchangeable et est constituée par un coussinet comportant une couche en matière hydrophile et une poche fermée enveloppant la couche hydrophile et constituée d'un voile en matériau non-tissé perméable au liquide de nettoyage et possédant des propriétés abrasives.To this end, according to the invention, the cleaning and drying device for windows, furniture and the like, of the type comprising a rigid or semi-rigid plate provided, on one side, with a grip knob and, on the other side, a cleaning pad, is characterized in that the cleaning pad is removably attached to the corresponding side of the plate so as to be interchangeable and is constituted by a pad comprising a layer of hydrophilic material and a closed pocket enveloping the hydrophilic layer and consisting of a veil of non-woven material permeable to cleaning liquid and having abrasive properties.

De préférence, la poche du coussinet comporte, sur l'une de ses faces externes, une matière adhésive permettant de fixer le coussinet à la plaque et protégée, avant fixation du coussinet à la plaque, par une bande de protection amovible.Preferably, the cushion pocket has, on one of its faces external, an adhesive material used to fix the pad to the plate and protected, before fixing the pad to the plate, by a protective strip removable.

La matière adhésive est appliquée à chaud sur la poche du coussinet suivant un ou plusieurs filets, continus ou discontinus, s'étendant longitudinalement au coussinet.The adhesive material is applied hot to the pocket of the following pad one or more threads, continuous or discontinuous, extending longitudinally at pad.

De préférence, la couche hydrophile du coussinet est de la ouate de cellulose et le voile de la poche du coussinet est à base de polypropylène ou de polyester.Preferably, the hydrophilic layer of the pad is cellulose wadding and the veil of the pocket of the cushion is based on polypropylene or polyester.

Avantageusement, la bande de protection de la matière adhésive est en papier siliconé.Advantageously, the protective strip for the adhesive material is made of paper. silicone.

Avantageusement, une feuille de film polyéthylène est disposée dans la partie supérieure de la poche pour protéger la matière adhésive des alcools pouvant être contenus dans le liquide de nettoyage absorbé dans la couche hydrophile.Advantageously, a sheet of polyethylene film is arranged in the part upper pocket to protect the adhesive material from alcohol be contained in the cleaning liquid absorbed in the hydrophilic layer.

Selon une variante de réalisation, le coussinet est amoviblement fixé à la face de la plaque rigide ou semi-rigide par une matière adhésive repositionnable appliquée sur cette face suivant un ou plusieurs filets, continu ou discontinu, ou en une ou plusieurs séries de lignes bouclées. According to an alternative embodiment, the pad is removably attached to the face rigid or semi-rigid plate with repositionable adhesive material applied on this face along one or more threads, continuous or discontinuous, or in one or more series of looped lines.

Avantageusement, une feuille de film polyéthylène est fixée sur la face du coussinet devant être fixée à la face de la plaque rigide ou semi-rigide de façon à augmenter la tenue de l'adhésif et à faire barrière au liquide de nettoyage absorbé dans la couche hydrophile.Advantageously, a sheet of polyethylene film is fixed to the face of the pad to be fixed to the face of the rigid or semi-rigid plate so increase the strength of the adhesive and act as a barrier to the cleaning fluid absorbed in the hydrophilic layer.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, le coussinet est amoviblement fixé à la face de la plaque rigide ou semi-rigide par une liaison de type Velcro.According to another alternative embodiment, the pad is removably attached to the face of the rigid or semi-rigid plate by a Velcro type connection.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres buts, caractéristiques, détails et avantages de celle-ci apparaítront plus clairement dans la description explicative qui va suivre fait en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples illustrant un mode de réalisation de l'invention et sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée du dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés prêt à l'usage ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation du dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés de l'invention ; et
  • la figure 4 représente en perspective une autre variante de réalisation du dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés de l'invention.
    • The invention will be better understood and other objects, characteristics, details and advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the explanatory description which follows, made with reference to the appended schematic drawings given solely by way of examples illustrating an embodiment. of the invention and on which:
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the simultaneous cleaning and drying device of the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the simultaneous cleaning and drying device ready for use;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the simultaneous cleaning and drying device of the invention; and
  • Figure 4 shows in perspective another alternative embodiment of the simultaneous cleaning and drying device of the invention.

    • En se reportant aux figures 1 et 2, le dispositif de nettoyage conforme à l'invention comprend une plaque 1 en matière rigide ou semi-rigide légèrement flexible, par exemple en une matière plastique à base de polystyrène et sur une face de laquelle peut être amoviblement fixé un coussinet 3 permettant le nettoyage et le séchage simultanés d'une surface, telle que par exemple une vitre, une fenêtre, une vitrine d'un fond de commerce ou un pare-brise de véhicule automobile. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the cleaning device according to the invention comprises a plate 1 of slightly rigid or semi-rigid material flexible, for example in a plastic material based on polystyrene and on a face of which can be removably attached a pad 3 allowing the simultaneous cleaning and drying of a surface, such as for example a window, a window, a showcase of a goodwill or a windshield of motor vehicle.

    La plaque 1 comprend sur sa face 4 opposée à la face 2 pouvant être pourvue du coussinet 3, un pommeau 5 formant poignée de préhension et de manoeuvre du dispositif de nettoyage. Comme représenté, le pommeau 5 et la plaque 1 constituent deux pièces réalisées en une matière synthétique différente, mais ils pourraient former une pièce unique réalisée, par exemple, par moulage par injection. Le pommeau 5 comporte des reliefs en creux formant une surface d'accrochage assurant une bonne préhension du dispositif par la main de l'utilisateur. Une empreinte ou creusure allongée 6 est réalisée dans la face 4 de la plaque 1 et est destinée à recevoir l'index de la main de l'utilisateur tenant le pommeau 5 pour, de la sorte, faciliter l'application du dispositif et sa manoeuvre sur la surface à nettoyer. L'empreinte 6 peut comporter des aspérités évitant le glissement de l'index de la main dans cette empreinte.The plate 1 comprises on its face 4 opposite to the face 2 which can be provided bearing 3, a knob 5 forming a grip handle and cleaning device operation. As shown, the knob 5 and the plate 1 constitute two parts made of a synthetic material different, but they could form a single piece made, for example, by injection molding. The knob 5 has recessed reliefs forming an attachment surface ensuring good grip of the device by the user's hand. An elongated cavity or recess 6 is produced in the face 4 of the plate 1 and is intended to receive the index finger of the hand of the user holding the knob 5 so as to facilitate the application of the device and its operation on the surface to be cleaned. Footprint 6 can have asperities preventing the index finger from sliding into this footprint.

    La plaque 1 présente la forme générale d'un rectangle dont les angles peuvent être plus ou moins arrondis comme représenté aux figures pour faciliter le nettoyage à des endroits difficiles d'accès comme par exemple les coins du pare-brise d'un véhicule.Plate 1 has the general shape of a rectangle whose angles can be more or less rounded as shown in the figures to facilitate the cleaning in places that are difficult to access such as the corners of the vehicle windshield.

    Le coussinet de nettoyage 3 comprend une couche en matière hydrophile 7 et une poche fermée 8 enveloppant la couche 7 et qui est constituée d'un voile en matériau non-tissé relativement mince et susceptible d'être traversé par un liquide de nettoyage. Le voile de la poche 8 a également pour avantage de posséder des propriétés abrasives et, du fait de sa texture, peut conférer au dispositif un bon effet de glissement sur la surface à nettoyer avec ainsi l'avantage de gratter légèrement les salissures sur cette surface et de retenir, dans des trous du voile, les salissures dissoutes dans le liquide de nettoyage. De préférence, le voile de la poche 8 est à base de polypropylène ou de polyester.The cleaning pad 3 comprises a layer of hydrophilic material 7 and a closed pocket 8 enveloping the layer 7 and which consists of a veil relatively thin nonwoven material capable of being traversed by a cleaning fluid. The veil of pocket 8 also has the advantage of have abrasive properties and, due to its texture, can give the device a good sliding effect on the surface to be cleaned with so the advantage of lightly scratching the dirt on this surface and retaining, in holes in the veil, dirt dissolved in the cleaning fluid. Preferably, the veil of the pocket 8 is based on polypropylene or polyester.

    En outre, la couche hydrophile 7 est de préférence de la ouate de cellulose connue pour son très fort pouvoir absorbant, s'imprégnant progressivement du liquide de nettoyage et ayant une action de séchage de la surface à nettoyer. In addition, the hydrophilic layer 7 is preferably cellulose wadding. known for its very strong absorbency, gradually impregnating cleaning liquid and having a drying action on the surface to be cleaned.

    Pour permettre la fixation de façon interchangeable du coussinet 3 à la plaque 1 du dispositif de nettoyage, la poche 8 comporte sur sa face supérieure à celle opposée à sa face de nettoyage, une matière adhésive constituée, comme représenté, par plusieurs filets ou lignes discontinues 9 de colle appliqués à chaud dans le sens longitudinal du coussinet 3 de forme générale rectangulaire s'adaptant à la forme de la plaque 1 lorsque fixé à celle-ci. Bien entendu, la matière adhésive peut être appliquée différemment, par exemple sous la forme d'une bande large, continue ou discontinue, et être un adhésif repositionnable. La matière adhésive 9 est recouverte par une bande de protection 10, de préférence à base de papier siliconé, protégeant ainsi la matière adhésive avaot utilisation du coussinet 3.To allow interchangeably attachment of the bearing 3 to the plate 1 of the cleaning device, the pocket 8 has on its upper face than that opposite its cleaning face, an adhesive material constituted, as represented by several broken lines or lines 9 of glue applied to warm in the longitudinal direction of the generally shaped pad 3 rectangular adapting to the shape of the plate 1 when attached to it. Well of course, the adhesive material can be applied differently, for example in the form of a wide strip, continuous or discontinuous, and be an adhesive repositionable. The adhesive material 9 is covered by a strip of protection 10, preferably based on silicone paper, thus protecting the adhesive material before using the pad 3.

    Avantageusement, le coussinet de nettoyage 3 est pourvu d'une feuille de film de polyéthylène 11 située dans la poche 8 entre la couche hydrophile 7 et la partie de voile supérieure sur laquelle est appliquée la matière adhésive 9, de façon à protéger la matière adhésive 9 des alcools pouvant être contenus dans les produits nettoyants pour vitres qui détruisent la plupart des colles standards.Advantageously, the cleaning pad 3 is provided with a film sheet. polyethylene 11 located in the pocket 8 between the hydrophilic layer 7 and the upper part of the veil to which the adhesive material 9 is applied, so as to protect the adhesive material 9 from the alcohols which may be contained in window cleaners that destroy most glues standards.

    L'ensemble constitué par la plaque 1 et le coussinet 3 est vendu dans un même emballage et pour utiliser le dispositif de nettoyage, l'utilisateur retire de l'emballage la plaque 1 et le coussinet 3, puis retire la bande de protection 10 pour mettre à nu la matière adhésive de la poche 8 et applique le coussinet 3 sur la face 2 de la plaque 1 pour fixer par collage le coussinet 3 à celle-ci.The assembly constituted by the plate 1 and the bearing 3 is sold in a same packaging and to use the cleaning device, the user removes packaging plate 1 and pad 3, then remove the protective tape 10 to expose the adhesive material of the pocket 8 and apply the pad 3 on the face 2 of the plate 1 to fix the pad 3 to the latter by gluing.

    Une fois le liquide de nettoyage vaporisé sur la surface à nettoyer, telle qu'une vitre, le voile en matériau non-tissé de la poche 8 a une action mécanique de nettoyage et est, par définition, inerte et laisse passer le liquide de nettoyage tout en retenant les salissures. Simultanément, l'intérieur de la poche 8 en ouate de cellulose s'imprègne progressivement du liquide de nettoyage et a l'action souhaitée de séchage de la vitre. Once the cleaning fluid has sprayed onto the surface to be cleaned, such as a window, the nonwoven material veil of the pocket 8 has a mechanical action of cleaning and is, by definition, inert and lets the cleaning fluid through while retaining dirt. Simultaneously, the interior of the pocket 8 in cellulose wadding gradually impregnates with the cleaning liquid and has the desired action for drying the glass.

    Selon la variante de réalisation représentée en figure 3, le coussinet 3 est amoviblement fixé à la face 2 de la plaque 1 par une matière adhésive repositionnable 12 appliquée sur la face 2 de la plaque 1 suivant deux filets ou bandes parallèles continues 13 s'étendant longitudinalement à la plaque 1 le long de celle-ci. La matière adhésive repositionnable 12 peut être appliquée suivant un seul filet ou bande centrale d'une largeur pouvant aller jusqu'à celle de la plaque 1 en s'étendant le long de celle-ci ou en un ou plusieurs filets ou bandes discontinus. Cet adhésif repositionnable peut-être déposé sur la plaque 1 par fiberisation en formant une ou plusieurs lignes bouclées de colle. Avantageusement, une feuille de film polyéthylène 14 est fixée sur la face supérieure du coussinet devant être fixée à la face 2 de la plaque 1 de façon à augmenter la tenue de la colle, c'est-à-dire rendre plus solide la fixation du coussinet 3 à la plaque 1 et à faire barrière au liquide de nettoyage absorbé dans la couche hydrophile 7 du coussinet 3.According to the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the pad 3 is removably attached to the face 2 of the plate 1 by an adhesive material repositionable 12 applied to the face 2 of the plate 1 along two threads or continuous parallel strips 13 extending longitudinally of the plate 1 the along it. Repositionable adhesive material 12 can be applied along a single central net or strip with a width of up to that of plate 1 by extending along it or in one or more threads or discontinuous bands. This repositionable adhesive can be deposited on the plate 1 by fiberization by forming one or more curly lines of glue. Advantageously, a sheet of polyethylene film 14 is fixed to the face upper of the bearing to be fixed to the face 2 of the plate 1 so as to increase the strength of the glue, i.e. make the fixing of the pad 3 to plate 1 and to act as a barrier to absorbed cleaning liquid in the hydrophilic layer 7 of the pad 3.

    Selon la variante de réalisation représentée à la figure 4, le coussinet 3 est amoviblement fixé à la face 2 de la plaque 1 par une liaison du type Velcro comprenant une feuille 15 solidaire de la face supérieure du coussinet 3 et pourvue de parties en saillies formant des crochets et une feuille 16 solidaire de la face 2 de la plaque 1 et pourvue de boucles auxquelles s'accrocheront par pression les crochets de la feuille 15.According to the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the pad 3 is removably attached to the face 2 of the plate 1 by a Velcro type connection comprising a sheet 15 secured to the upper face of the pad 3 and provided with projecting parts forming hooks and an integral sheet 16 of the face 2 of the plate 1 and provided with loops to which will hang by pressing the hooks of the sheet 15.

    Le dispositif de l'invention ci-dessus décrit nettoie efficacement toute surface à nettoyer en utilisant tous types de produits de nettoyage et procure un excellent confort grâce à la souplesse de la couche d'ouate de cellulose d'une certaine épaisseur qui permet en outre d'exercer une pression uniforme de nettoyage grâce à la plaque de préhension. En outre, le dispositif permet un nettoyage plus rapide que les dispositifs connus jusqu'à maintenant du fait que la surface nettoyée à chaque passe est plus grande. Pour améliorer la qualité de nettoyage, le coussinet peut être changé par un autre aussi souvent que nécessaire, le coussinet usagé étant alors jeté. The device of the invention described above effectively cleans any surface to clean using all types of cleaning products and provides a excellent comfort thanks to the flexibility of the cellulose wadding layer a certain thickness which also makes it possible to exert a uniform pressure of cleaning thanks to the grip plate. In addition, the device allows a faster cleaning than previously known devices due to the fact that the surface cleaned on each pass is larger. To improve quality cleaning, the pad can be changed by another one as often as necessary, the used cushion then being discarded.

    Bien entendu, le dispositif de l'invention peut être aménagé en choisissant des composants répondant mieux à certaines applications, en changeant par exemple les caractéristiques du voile en matériau non-tissé de la poche pour correspondre à l'utilisation de certains produits de nettoyage pour augmenter le pouvoir de polissage de l'ensemble, ou bien en incorporant des matériaux connus sous le nom de super-absorbants dans la couche hydrophile en ouate de cellulose afin d'augmenter le pouvoir séchant de celle-ci. Enfin, le très fort pouvoir absorbant de la couche hydrophile en ouate de cellulose permet au dispositif d'éliminer efficacement la buée souvent présente dans les salles de bain, les vitrines de commerces ou aux pare-brise de véhicules automobiles.Of course, the device of the invention can be arranged by choosing components responding better to certain applications, changing by example the characteristics of the fleece in nonwoven material of the pocket for match the use of certain cleaning products to increase the polishing power of the whole, or by incorporating materials known as super absorbents in the hydrophilic wadding layer cellulose in order to increase the drying power thereof. Finally, the very strong absorbency of the hydrophilic layer of cellulose wadding allows the device for effectively eliminating the fog often present in bathroom bath, shop windows or windshields of motor vehicles.

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    Dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés pour vitres, meubles et objets analogues, comprenant une plaque rigide ou semi-rigide (1) munie, sur une face, d'un pommeau de préhension (5) et, sur l'autre face, d'une garniture de nettoyage (3), caractérisé en ce que la garniture de nettoyage (3) est amoviblement fixée sur la face correspondante (2) de la plaque (1) de façon à être interchangeable et est constituée par un coussinet (3) comportant une couche en matière hydrophile (7) et une poche fermée (8) enveloppant la couche hydrophile (7) et constituée d'un voile en matériau non-tissé perméable au liquide de nettoyage et possédant des propriétés abrasives.Simultaneous cleaning and drying device for windows, furniture and similar objects, comprising a rigid or semi-rigid plate (1) provided, on one side, a grip knob (5) and, on the other side, a trim cleaning (3), characterized in that the cleaning lining (3) is removably attached to the corresponding face (2) of the plate (1) so as to be interchangeable and is constituted by a bearing (3) comprising a layer of hydrophilic material (7) and a closed pocket (8) enveloping the hydrophilic layer (7) and consisting of a veil of permeable nonwoven material with cleaning liquid and having abrasive properties. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la poche (8) du coussinet (3) comporte sur l'une de ses faces externes une matière adhésive (9) permettant de fixer le coussinet (3) à la plaque (1) et protégée, avant fixation du coussinet (3) à la plaque(1), par une bande de protection amovible (10).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pocket (8) of the pad (3) has on one of its external faces an adhesive material (9) for fixing the bearing (3) to the plate (1) and protected, before fixing of the bearing (3) to the plate (1), by a removable protective strip (10). Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la matière adhésive est appliquée à chaud sur la poche (8) du coussinet (3) suivant au moins un filet (9) s'étendant longitudinalement au coussinet (3).Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the material adhesive is applied hot to the pocket (8) of the pad (3) according to at least one thread (9) extending longitudinally to the pad (3). Dispositif selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que la bande de protection (10) de la matière adhésive (9) est en papier siliconé.Device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the strip of protection (10) of the adhesive material (9) is made of silicone paper. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que une feuille de film polyéthylène (11) est disposée dans la partie supérieure de la poche (8) pour protéger la matière adhésive (9) des alcools pouvant être contenus dans le liquide de nettoyage absorbé dans la couche hydrophile (7).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sheet of polyethylene film (11) is arranged in the upper part of the pocket (8) to protect the adhesive material (9) from alcohol which may be contained in the cleaning liquid absorbed in the hydrophilic layer (7). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussinet (3) est amoviblement fixé à la face (2) de la plaque (1) par une matière adhésive repositionnable (12) appliquée sur la face (2) de la plaque (1) en un ou plusieurs filets continus ou discontinus ou en une ou plusieurs séries de lignes bouclées.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the cushion (3) is removably attached to the face (2) of the plate (1) by an adhesive material repositionable (12) applied to the face (2) of the plate (1) in one or several continuous or discontinuous nets or in one or more series of lines curly. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussinet (3) est amoviblement fixé à la face (2) de la plaque (1) par une liaison de type Velcro.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the cushion (3) is removably attached to the face (2) of the plate (1) by a type connection Velcro. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'une feuille de film polyéthylène est fixée sur la face du coussinet devant être fixée à la face (2) de la plaque (1) de façon à augmenter la tenue de l'adhésif et à faire barrière au liquide de nettoyage absorbé dans la couche hydrophile (7).Device according to claim 6, characterized in that a film sheet polyethylene is attached to the face of the pad to be attached to the face (2) of the plate (1) so as to increase the strength of the adhesive and to act as a barrier to cleaning liquid absorbed in the hydrophilic layer (7). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la couche hydrophile (7) du coussinet (3) est de la ouate de cellulose.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hydrophilic layer (7) of the pad (3) is cellulose wadding. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le voile de la poche (8) du coussinet (3) est à base de polypropylène ou de polyester.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the web of the pocket (8) of the pad (3) is based on polypropylene or polyester.
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