DE102017002597B3 - toilet brush - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a toilet brush at least comprising a toilet brush head (1) and a handle connected thereto (2), wherein in the handle handle (2) a container (4) is arranged with disinfectant solution, the container (4) opposite the toilet brush head (1) Valve (5) having at least one outlet opening (6) for the disinfecting solution, the valve (5) has an actuating head (3) and the exiting disinfectant solution on the handle handle (2) can be applied.

Description

The invention relates to a toilet brush with a self-cleaning for the handle handle.

After using the toilet, use the toilet brush - with unwashed hands. The next procedure is the same procedure. Changing users of the toilet increase the discomfort and germs on the handle of the toilet brush.

That this corresponds to the fact, everyone should be clear. It is customary to desire to wash one's hands afterwards. The quest for cleanliness has always been of great importance.

If the toilet brush remains untreated, germs and bacteria can accumulate on it. Coli bacteria z. B. can survive up to 7 days outside the body and are transmitted by mere touch. They lead to diarrhea etc.

This situation causes rather discomfort when the toilet is used by several strangers, such as in the office, at school, the disco, the restaurant, in the sports club, etc.

The cleaning of the stick handle of the toilet brush can be done by washing or wiping with a disinfectant, but is usually done only at certain intervals.

The prior art also offers some suggestions for the mechanical cleaning of toilet brushes.

So will in the DE 296 13 707 U1 proposed to arrange in the handle of the toilet brush in a cavity cleaning and / or disinfecting liquid, which are released by pumping movements of the hand on the bristles.

The DE 20 2011 109 781 U1 suggests a cleaner that uses a toilet brush with replaceable brush head and a pump-spray system. Again, cleaning fluid is transferred to the bristles.

In these solutions, the cleaning of the handle remains out.

In the DE 10 2011 109 003 A1 the handle is disinfected by applying disinfecting fluid to the handle from the toilet brush holder. This is done by means of impregnated nonwoven material in the holder.

In the DE 20 2012 006 412 U1 The holder for the brush partially covers the handle, whereby disinfectant can be sprayed onto the handle by means of spray nozzles from the casing. Prerequisite for these solutions is that a suitably designed holder for the toilet brush is available. That's a disadvantage. Furthermore, this holder must also have appropriate means for collecting the disinfecting solution. That's another disadvantage.

The object of the invention is to allow the cleaning of the handle handle the toilet brush with each use.

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

The toilet brush according to the invention, which has at least one toilet brush head and a handle associated with it, wherein in the handle handle a container with disinfectant solution is arranged, characterized in that the container opposite the toilet brush head has a valve with at least one outlet opening for the disinfectant solution, the valve a Has actuating head and the emerging disinfectant solution can be applied to the handle handle.

In this way, it is achieved that by simply operating the operating head disinfectant solution reaches the handle handle and disinfected it.

With an approximate length of the handle of 300 mm and an inner diameter of about 15 mm, a container can be arranged with a capacity of about 50 ml disinfectant solution. This makes 250 - 300 disinfections possible.

In an advantageous embodiment, the actuating head comprises the end of the handle handle, is displaceable relative to the handle handle and connected to the valve. A short press on the actuator head releases the disinfectant solution.

In a preferred embodiment, the actuating head is curved on the inside, so that the disinfectant solution emerging from the at least one outlet opening emerges from the actuating head distributed over the circumference of the handle.

Furthermore, an embodiment provides that the actuating head has in the region of the displaceability relative to the handle handle in handle handle longitudinal direction extending grooves through which the disinfectant solution can emerge directly on the handle.

The actuating knob is preferably arranged spring-loaded, such that the spring force of the spring increases when the valve is actuated. Thus, the actuating head is always returned to its original position after pressing.

As a container for the disinfectant solution, a pressure vessel can be used or the container further has a pump valve on the pump when moving the actuating head in the direction of toilet brush head air into the container. Through this air, the disinfectant solution is then pushed out of the container.

The container is preferably arranged interchangeably in the handle handle and fixable. Further, the actuator head is detachably connected to the valve.

In order to operate the operating head easily with one hand, the toilet brush head is preferably mounted in a receptacle which ensures a substantially vertical position of the handle handle.

The invention will be explained with reference to the drawing.

The sole figure shows a toilet brush with a toilet brush head 1 and a handle 2 , The toilet brush head 1 is in a recording 9 stored, which is a substantially vertical position of the handle handle 2 guaranteed.

In the handle of the handle 2 is a container 4 arranged with disinfectant solution. The container 4 faces opposite of the toilet brush head 1 a valve 5 with several outlet openings 6 for the disinfectant solution. The valve 5 is by an actuating head 3 operable so that disinfecting solution can escape and settle on the handle 2 distributed.

The actuating head 3 includes the end of the handle 2 , is opposite the handle 2 slidable and with the valve 5 connected.

The actuating head 3 is formed curved inside, leaving the outlets 6 escaping disinfectant solution splashes against the wall of the curvature, so distributed, in the direction of the circumference of the handle 2 is derived and between the actuator head 3 and the handle of the handle 2 on the handle 2 distributing exit. The exit of the disinfecting solution is facilitated by the fact that the actuating head 3 inside in the region of the displacement relative to the handle 2 in the handle longitudinal direction extending grooves 7 having.

It is further shown that the actuating head 3 is arranged spring loaded, such that the spring force of the spring 8th when operating the valve 5 grows, and non-actuation of the actuator head to its original position by the force of the spring 8th is moved back. This closes the valve 5 ,

In the illustrated embodiment, the container 4 with the disinfectant solution a pressure vessel.

But there are also all other mechanisms can be used, which provide for a liquid transport from a container as a result of pressure on a valve, for example, which operate on the spray bottle principle or the Parfumzerstäuberprinzip by using a pumping valve air into the container 4 is pumpable.

The container 4 should be interchangeable in the handle 2 arranged and in the handle 2 be fixable. The fixing can eg by a threaded connection 10 in an area between the container 4 and the inner wall of the handle handle 2 are made. Furthermore, the actuator head should 3 detachable with the valve 5 be connected.

With the proposed self-cleaning of the handle 2 a toilet brush is closed another hygiene gap.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Toilet brush head

2

stick handle

3

actuating head

4

container

5

Valve

6

outlet opening

7

grooves

8th

feather

9

admission

10

threaded connection

Claims (11)

Toilet brush at least comprising a toilet brush head (1) and a handle connected thereto (2), wherein in the handle (2) a container (4) with disinfectant solution is arranged, characterized in that the container (4) opposite the toilet brush head (1) Valve (5) having at least one outlet opening (6) for the disinfecting solution, the valve (5) has an actuating head (3) and the exiting disinfectant solution on the handle handle (2) can be applied. Toilet brush after Claim 1 , characterized in that the actuating head (3) comprises the end of the handle handle (2), relative to the handle handle (2) displaceable and with the valve (5) is connected. Toilet brush after Claim 2 , characterized in that the actuating head (3) is curved inside, so that from the at least one outlet opening (6) exiting disinfectant solution over the circumference of the handle handle (2) distributed from the actuating head (3) emerges. Toilet brush after Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the actuating head (3) inside in the region of the displaceability relative to the handle handle (2) in the handle longitudinal direction extending grooves (7). Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that the actuating head (3) is arranged spring-loaded, such that the spring force of the spring (8) upon actuation of the valve (5) by pressure on the actuating head (3) grows. Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 5 Characterized in that the container (4) with the disinfecting solution is a pressure container. Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the container (4) further comprises a pumping valve via which during the displacement of the actuating head (3) in the direction of the toilet brush head (1) air in the container (4) is pumpable. Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the container (4) in the handle handle (2) is fixable. Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the actuating head (3) is releasably connected to the valve (5). Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that the container (4) is arranged interchangeably in the handle (2). Toilet brush after one of the Claims 1 to 10 , characterized in that the toilet brush head (1) is mounted in a receptacle (9), which ensures a substantially vertical position of the handle handle (2).

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