WO2020234452A1 - Cleaning device for cleaning an item to be cleaned - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a cleaning device (110) for cleaning an item (112) to be cleaned, in particular an item (112) to be cleaned having at least one hollow space, in particular vessels and in particular bottles (121). The cleaning device (110) comprises at least one cleaning chamber (114) for receiving the item (112) to be cleaned, as well as at least one application device (126) for applying the item (112) to be cleaned with at least one cleaning fluid (127) in the cleaning chamber (114). The application device (126) has at least one tank (128) for receiving cleaning fluid (127), as well as at least two nozzle units (130) accommodated in the cleaning chamber (114). The cleaning device (110) also comprises at least one rinsing basket receiving means (116) for receiving at least one rinsing basket (118), optionally with a nozzle system (122) integrated in the rinsing basket (118) in the cleaning chamber (114). The cleaning device further comprises at least one fluid connection (124) arranged in the cleaning chamber (114) for fluidically coupling the nozzle system (122) of the rinsing basket (118) to the application device (126) when introducing the rinsing basket (118) into the cleaning chamber (114). The cleaning device (110) further comprises at least one controller (132), wherein the controller (132) is designed to switch automatically between at least two application modes, wherein exclusively the nozzle units (130) are supplied with cleaning fluid (127) from the tank (128) in at least one first application mode, and wherein at least the nozzle system (122) of the rinsing basket (118) is supplied with cleaning fluid (127) from the tank (128) in at least one second application mode.

Description

Cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned

Technical area

The invention relates to a cleaning device, a cleaning system and a method for cleaning items to be cleaned, in particular items to be cleaned with at least one cavity. In particular, the cleaning device, the cleaning system and the method can be used for cleaning vessels, in particular for cleaning bottles. The invention can be used in particular in the field of dishwashing technology, in particular in the field of commercial dishwashing technology. Thus, the invention can be used in particular in large kitchens in which cleaning well, such as trays, dishes and cutlery, must be cleaned in large quantities. In particular, the invention can be used to clean bottles, for example bottles for table water in restaurants, or other bottle-like objects such as wine carafes, lemonade jugs or similar cleaning items with at least one cavity. Alternatively, however, the invention can also be used for other types of items to be cleaned, in particular for other types of vessels, such as pots for example. Again, alternatively or in addition, the invention can also be used for items to be cleaned which are not used for the preparation, presentation or storage of food, such as personal protective equipment such as respiratory masks. However, other areas of application are also fundamentally conceivable.

Technical background

A large number of cleaning devices, also referred to as cleaning devices, are known from the prior art, which can clean and / or disinfect items to be cleaned. The design of these cleaning devices depends largely on the various boundary conditions, such as the type of cleaning cleaning goods, soiling, throughput or similar conditions. As an example, reference can be made to cleaning devices which are described, for example, in DE 10 2004 056 052 A1 or in DE 10 2007 025 263 A1.

Special technical challenges arise in particular when the items to be cleaned have one or more cavities. In this case, it must be ensured that the inner walls of the cavity are sufficiently exposed to cleaning fluid in order to be able to guarantee a reliable cleaning and sanitizing effect there as well. This problem arises in particular when cleaning bottles, in particular reusable bottles, which typically have a narrow neck and an adjoining widened cavity. In order to be able to reliably clean such items to be cleaned, washing racks are known which can be used in dishwashing machines and which have a nozzle system for attaching the bottles. One example here are the washing baskets from Dishmachines (www.cmadishmachines.com) from Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA. Another example is described in DE 10 2016 114 589 B3 and in WO 2018/024772 A1. This document describes a bottle washing basket device for a commercial dishwasher with two separate washing systems, which comprises a basket carrier and a washing basket for receiving bottles to be cleaned. The basket support comprises a docking device with at least two separate supply channels, and the washing basket comprises a distributor system with a distributor flange which can be connected to the docking device of the basket support. Furthermore, a dispensing tube for dispensing liquid to bottles to be cleaned is provided that is connected to a common distribution channel of a distribution system, this dispensing tube being able to be supplied to each of the two rinsing systems via the common distribution channel.

DE 103 00 501 A1 describes a dishwasher which can be provided in particular for cleaning endoscopes. This comprises a washing area and a water coupling for the flow connection of a washing liquid line and a spray device for an emergency vehicle that can be pushed into the washing area. The water coupling has a pipe socket provided on the emergency vehicle and a receptacle which is provided in the washing area and is fluidly connected to the rinsing liquid line, which is arranged opposite the pipe socket when the emergency vehicle is pushed into the washing area and which receives the pipe socket in a liquid-tight manner when the vehicle is inserted. So that the pipe socket can be coupled into the receptacle in a liquid-tight manner when the emergency vehicle is pushed into the washing area with little effort, the Water coupling a sealing hose connected to the receptacle, which encloses the coupling-in pipe socket in a sealing manner on the circumference.

EP 1 946 692 A2 and DE 10 2007 003 894 A1 describe a dishwasher for hose-shaped items to be cleaned, with a washing area for receiving at least one item rack and with a coupling device for introducing washing and / or disinfecting liquid and / or drying air into a rack on the item rack Connector. On the one hand, to have freedom in the choice of the coupling point and, on the other hand, to ensure a simple but securely sealing coupling, the dishwasher is equipped with a pulling device for moving the coupled connector in the direction of the coupling device. The invention also relates to a wash ware carrier for insertion into the wash cabinet of a dishwasher, with a connection piece for connection to a coupling device of the dishwasher for introducing washing and / or disinfecting liquid and / or drying air. The washware carrier has a connection piece which is arranged to be movable relative to its fastening area on the washware carrier.

DE 10 2011 051 241 A1 describes a method for cleaning and disinfecting items to be washed in a cleaning and disinfection device. The method comprises at least one cleaning program section and one disinfection program section. The cleaning and disinfecting device contains a washing area in which washing liquid is distributed on and / or in the items to be washed via washing devices. In order to achieve a satisfactory disinfection effect on the one hand and to save energy and water on the other hand, it is proposed that the rinsing liquid be conveyed in the disinfection program section with a lower volume flow than in the cleaning program section.

US 2018/0 168 426 A1 discloses a method and a dishwasher which use a spray basket which contains a container body which defines a compartment for retaining utensils and several sets of nozzles, a part of which is configured so that a liquid spray mist is directed into the compartment, and another part thereof is configured to direct a liquid spray outside of the container body. The spraying of liquid that is passed outside the container body can be used, for example, to provide a power washing zone next to the spray basket to help clean other utensils in a dishwasher.

US 2019/0000300 Al discloses a bottle washing rack arrangement comprising a Mon day hub for mounting on a lower washing and liquid supply system Dishwasher and several interconnected washing arms and washing arms to which washing liquid or washing liquid are supplied from the assembly hub. A plurality of upwardly projecting wash supply tubes are provided, each wash supply tube having at least one wash spray nozzle. A plurality of upwardly protruding flushing supply pipes are provided, each flushing supply pipe having at least one washing spray nozzle. The wash supply hoses and the rinse supply hoses are arranged in a plurality of juxtaposed pairs so that each pair can protrude upwardly within an inverted bottle placed thereon. A dishwasher incorporating the bottle wash rack assembly is also described.

Despite the advantages of the prior art, numerous technical challenges remain, which are associated in particular with the cleaning of items to be cleaned with at least one cavity. In particular, there is a difficulty that for the cleaning of items to be cleaned with at least one cavity, special nozzle systems are usually used, for example nozzle systems which protrude into the cavity by, for example, nozzles being inserted into the cavity or the items to be cleaned on the Nozzles is attached. However, this means that in many cases different cleaning devices have to be used for items to be cleaned without a cavity and for items to be cleaned with a cavity. However, this requirement increases the investment costs, follow-up costs and space requirements considerably. Alternatively, cleaning devices can also be used, for example, in which special rinsing racks with an integrated nozzle system can be coupled to the existing fluidic system by means of appropriate adapter pieces, for example by replacing wash arms in the cleaning device with a corresponding adapter. However, this usually requires a modification of the washing system, depending on the items to be cleaned. A conversion of this kind is time-consuming and may require additional personnel.

Object of the invention

It would therefore be desirable to provide a cleaning device and a method for cleaning items to be cleaned which at least largely avoid the disadvantages of known devices and methods of the type mentioned. In particular, there should be a high degree of flexibility with regard to the type of items to be cleaned, in particular flexibility with regard to the cleaning of items to be cleaned with and without a cavity, while at the same time ensuring easy handling and low costs. General description of the invention

This object is addressed by a cleaning device, a cleaning system and a method for cleaning items to be cleaned, with the features of the independent claims. Advantageous developments, which can be implemented individually or in any combination, are presented in the dependent claims.

In the following, the terms “have”, “have”, “comprise” or “include” or any grammatical deviations therefrom are used in a non-exclusive manner. Accordingly, these terms can relate to situations in which, besides the features introduced by these terms, no further features are present, or to situations in which one or more further features are present. For example, the expression "A has B", "A has B", "A comprises B" or "A includes B" can refer to the situation in which, apart from B, no further element is present in A (ie a situation in which A consists exclusively of B), as well as the situation in which, in addition to B, one or more further elements are present in A, for example element C, elements C and D or even further elements .

Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms “at least one” and “one or more” as well as grammatical modifications of these terms, if they are used in connection with one or more elements or features and are intended to express the element or feature can be provided once or several times, usually only used once, for example when the feature or element is introduced for the first time. If the feature or element is subsequently mentioned again, the corresponding term “at least one” or “one or more” is generally no longer used, without restricting the possibility that the feature or element can be provided once or several times.

Furthermore, the terms “preferably”, “in particular”, “for example” or similar terms are used below in connection with optional features, without this limiting alternative embodiments. Features which are introduced by these terms are optional features, and it is not intended that these features limit the scope of protection of the claims and, in particular, of the independent claims. Thus, as the person skilled in the art will recognize, the invention can also be carried out using other configurations. Similarly, features introduced by “in an embodiment of the invention” or by “in an embodiment of the invention” are considered optional Features understood without thereby limiting alternative configurations or the scope of protection of the independent claims. Furthermore, by means of these introductory expressions, all possibilities of combining the features introduced in this way with other features, be it optional or non-optional features, remain untouched.

In a first aspect, a cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned is proposed. In particular, these can be items to be cleaned with at least one cavity, in particular such as bottles or pots, for example.

The term “cleaning device” as used here is a broad term which is to be given its usual and common meaning as understood by those skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to a device which is set up to free items to be cleaned from adhering macroscopic or microscopic contaminants or at least partially to remove such contaminants. In addition, a disinfection effect can optionally be exercised. As will be explained in more detail below, the cleaning device can in particular be designed as a dishwasher, in particular as a dishwasher. The dishwasher can be designed, for example, as a single-chamber dishwasher, in particular as a commercial single-chamber dishwasher with a multi-circuit dishwasher system, or also as a hood dishwasher, in particular as a push-through dishwasher.

The term “cleaning”, as used here, is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to a process in which macroscopic or microscopic impurities adhering to the items to be cleaned are freed and / or in which such impurities are at least partially removed. In addition, a disinfection effect can optionally be exercised.

Accordingly, the term “items to be cleaned”, as used here, is also a broad term to which its customary and common meaning is to be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to any objects that can be cleaned by means of the cleaning device. An object can be cleaned, or several objects can be cleaned at the same time. cleaned or sequentially. In particular, the items to be cleaned can be objects that are used directly or indirectly for the preparation, storage or serving of food. In particular, as stated above, the items to be cleaned can have one or more cavities. In particular, the items to be cleaned can include one or more bottles and / or one or more pots. Alternatively or additionally, the items to be cleaned can also include items of personal protective equipment, such as respiratory masks, for example. Other configurations of the items to be cleaned are also possible in principle.

The cleaning device comprises at least one cleaning chamber for receiving the items to be cleaned. The term “cleaning chamber” as used here is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to a completely or partially closed chamber within which the cleaning process can be carried out completely or partially. The cleaning chamber can in particular have at least one housing which completely or partially encloses the cleaning chamber. A single cleaning chamber can be provided, or, in principle, several cleaning chambers, for example sequentially, can also be provided. The cleaning chamber can for example have at least one opening for loading the cleaning chamber with the items to be cleaned. For example, this can be an opening with a flap arranged on a front side of the cleaning chamber and / or an upper side of the cleaning chamber. Alternatively, hoods to close the cleaning chamber are also possible, for example in the context of so-called hood dishwashers or push-through dishwashers. Other designs are also possible in principle.

The cleaning device further comprises at least one loading device for loading the items to be cleaned with at least one cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber. The application device has at least one tank for holding cleaning fluid and at least two nozzle units, in particular at least two nozzle arms, accommodated in the cleaning chamber.

The term “loading device” as used here is a broad term to which its customary and common meaning is to be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to any device in principle, by means of which the items to be cleaned within the cleaning chamber with the at least one cleaning fluid, in particular the at least a cleaning fluid can be applied. The application device has at least one nozzle system with the at least two nozzle units, for example the at least two nozzle arms, which can be arranged, for example, above and below the items to be cleaned. Furthermore, the loading device can comprise at least one pump and at least one line system for the provision of cleaning fluid to the nozzle system. For example, a nozzle system and a line system for applying cleaning fluid from a tank can be provided, as well as at least one corresponding pump. Alternatively or additionally, for example, at least one nozzle system can also be acted upon directly from a supply line without a pump being required for this. The cleaning device can in particular, as will be explained in more detail below, be designed as a cleaning device with two tanks, a wash tank and a final rinse tank. Accordingly, the application device can in particular comprise a washing system and a rinsing system, wherein, for example, the washing system can have the washing tank and a washing nozzle system as well as a washing line system and a washing pump, for example a circulating pump. The final rinse system can for example have a final rinse tank separate from the wash tank, as well as a final rinse nozzle system, a final rinse line system and optionally a final rinse pump. The final rinsing nozzle system and the washing nozzle system can, for example, be designed entirely or partially separately. Optionally, however, these nozzle systems can also be wholly or partially combined, for example in a common housing.

The cleaning device can be set up, for example, to carry out at least one cleaning program by means of the loading device, in which the items to be cleaned are received in a stationary manner in the cleaning chamber and successively applied with cleaning fluid in one or more cleaning steps of the cleaning program in different ways, for example initially in at least one Washing step with the at least one washing fluid and in at least one final rinsing step with the at least one final rinse fluid. Furthermore, at least one drying step can be provided which, for example, in the one cleaning chamber when the items to be cleaned are received in a stationary manner, can be located after the application of the cleaning fluid. Accordingly, the cleaning device can in particular be designed as a program machine.

The term “tank” as used here is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to a completely or partially closed container which is set up to receive at least one fluid, in particular at least one liquid. As stated above, the at least one tank can have at least one wash tank, for example. This at least one wash tank can be arranged, for example, in a floor of the cleaning chamber or can also be fluidically connected to a floor of the cleaning chamber, so that cleaning fluid can flow from the cleaning chamber into the wash tank. For example, the wash tank can be separated from the cleaning chamber by at least one sieve. In addition to the at least one washing tank, the at least one tank can also furthermore comprise one or more further tanks. For example, the at least one tank can have at least one final rinse tank, which can be designed separately from the wash tank, for example. In the at least one final rinse tank, for example, at least one final rinse fluid, also referred to as final rinse fluid, can be processed, for example temperature-controlled, while a washing step is still running in the cleaning chamber. The final wash tank can include at least one boiler, for example.

The term “nozzle unit” as it is used here is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can generally refer to a fluidic system which is arranged in the cleaning chamber and connected to the cleaning chamber and which can have one or more nozzles. In contrast to the nozzle system integrated in the wash basket, the nozzle unit can be firmly or detachably connected to the cleaning chamber or a housing of the cleaning device and / or can in particular be integrated into the cleaning device, with the exception of the wash basket.

For example, the nozzle unit can be designed entirely or partially as a nozzle arm or can comprise at least one nozzle arm. The nozzle arm can in particular have at least one fluid channel and a plurality of nozzle openings arranged in at least one wall of the fluid channel. The nozzle arm can, as will be explained in more detail below, be mounted fixed or movable.

For example, the nozzle unit can have at least one fluid channel and at least one nozzle opening through which cleaning fluid can exit and act on the items to be cleaned, for example in the form of jets or drops. The optional at least one nozzle arm of the nozzle unit can in particular have at least one elongated hollow body, a plurality of nozzle openings or nozzles being located in at least one longitudinal wall or side wall of the elongated hollow body. is brought, via which cleaning fluid can escape from the hollow body, in particular in the form of jets or drops. Alternatively or additionally, the nozzle unit can, however, also comprise at least one rigid nozzle which is permanently mounted in the cleaning chamber, for example in at least one side wall of the cleaning chamber and / or in at least one floor and / or in at least one ceiling of the cleaning chamber. The nozzle units can be mounted rigidly or also movably in the cleaning chamber. For example, the nozzle units can be designed entirely or partially as rotatable nozzle arms which, for example, can project entirely or partially into the cleaning chamber. As an alternative or in addition, however, the nozzle units can also be configured entirely or partially as a rigid nozzle unit, for example as nozzles firmly integrated into at least one wall of the cleaning chamber. Mixed forms are also possible, for example in which at least one movable, for example rotatable, nozzle arm is provided below the items to be cleaned and at least one fixed nozzle unit with at least one nozzle above the items to be cleaned, for example integrated in a wall and / or ceiling of the cleaning chamber. As will be explained in more detail below, the at least two nozzle units can for example have at least one nozzle arm arranged below the wash basket, for example below a wash basket holder, and at least one nozzle arm arranged above the wash basket, for example above a wash basket holder, or some other type of nozzle unit. In this case, separate nozzle units can be used for a washing system and a rinsing system, or completely or partially combined nozzle units can also be used.

In the cleaning chamber, the cleaning device has at least one washing basket receptacle for receiving at least one washing basket. As will be described in more detail below, the wash basket can optionally have at least one nozzle system which is integrated into the wash basket. The term “nozzle system” as used here is a broad term which is to be given its usual and common meaning as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any particular or customized meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to a device which has one or more nozzles, whereby “nozzles” can generally be understood to mean devices by means of which at least one fluid medium, for example cleaning fluid, can be sprayed or dripped. For example, the nozzles can comprise nozzle openings through which the cleaning fluid can exit from a housing or a fluid supply.

For example, the washing basket can have a nozzle system with a plurality of nozzles extending directly or indirectly upwards from a basket base, wherein for example, bottles or other types of items to be cleaned with at least one cavity can be attached to the nozzles. Optionally, however, the wash basket can also be designed without such an integrated nozzle system, as will be explained in more detail below, so that the cleaning device and in particular the wash basket receptacle can be set up to accommodate either a wash basket with an integrated nozzle system or a wash basket without an integrated nozzle system.

The term “rinsing basket holder” as used here is a broad term to which its customary and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to an area within the cleaning device, in particular within the cleaning chamber, in which at least one washing basket can be accommodated. The wash basket receptacle can have at least one holding device for holding the at least one wash basket. For example, the at least one holding device can have at least one rail into which the washing basket can be inserted so as to be inserted into the cleaning chamber, or by means of which the washing basket can be pushed through the cleaning chamber. Other types of holding devices are also possible.

The cleaning device furthermore has at least one fluid connection arranged in the cleaning chamber for the fluidic coupling of the nozzle system of the washing basket to the application device when the washing basket is brought into the cleaning chamber.

The term “fluid connection”, as it is used here, is a broad term to which its customary and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to a coupling device by means of which at least two fluidic elements can be coupled to one another. In particular, the fluid connection can have at least one opening in a wall of the cleaning chamber or in another element accessible from the interior of the cleaning chamber, which element is fluidically connected to the application device within the cleaning device, for example by at least one feed line. The fluid connection can in particular have at least one socket in a wall of the cleaning chamber, into which a coupling piece of the wash basket can be inserted for fluidic coupling of the wash basket to the loading device. An inverse device is also possible, with a socket in the flushing basket and a coupling piece on the wall of the cleaning chamber. With the fluidic coupling of the nozzle system of the washing rack to the loading device, the nozzle system of the washing rack can be connected to a washing system of the loading device, for example, or integrated into it and / or can be connected to or incorporated into a rinsing system of the loading device. In this way, the nozzle system can be acted upon, for example, with washing fluid from the wash tank and / or optionally with final-wash fluid from the final-wash tank.

The coupling of the nozzle system of the wash basket to the loading device takes place when the wash basket is brought into the cleaning chamber. This means that when the washing basket is inserted into the cleaning chamber, for example when the washing basket is pushed into the cleaning chamber, the nozzle system of the washing basket is fluidically coupled to the application device, with a closing process of the cleaning chamber also being added to the introduction can be calculated. For example, the cleaning device can have at least one opening device, for example a flap, a hood, a door, a slide or another type of opening device or a combination of opening devices which can open or close the cleaning chamber. A closing process can also be involved in the fluidic coupling between the Beaufschlagungsvor direction and the nozzle system, for example by the opening device pressing the washing basket against the fluid connection or vice versa, and / or by the fluid connection being fully or partially integrated into the opening device and when the Opening device is pressed against the washing basket. Another type of coupling is also possible in principle, so that, for example, a force fit and / or a form fit can be used to make the fluidic coupling possible.

The cleaning device also has at least one controller. The controller is set up, for example in terms of programming, to automatically switch between at least two loading modes. In this case, cleaning fluid from the tank is exclusively applied to the nozzle units in at least one first application mode. In at least one second application mode, cleaning fluid from the tank is applied to at least the nozzle system of the wash basket. In addition, there may be further exposure modes, for example mixed forms of the aforementioned exposure modes. The term “control”, as used here, is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to a one-part or multi-part device of the cleaning device which is set up to control and / or regulate an operation of the cleaning device completely or partially. In particular, the controller can be designed to change, in particular to control and / or regulate, one or more operating parameters of the cleaning device, for example at least one temperature, at least one pressure, at least one pump output, at least one valve position, at least one heating output or also a combination of two or more of the operating parameters mentioned. The controller can in particular comprise at least one data processing device, for example at least one processor. The control can in particular be set up in terms of programming, for example in order to control or carry out at least one cleaning program of the cleaning device. Accordingly, the control can be set up partly by hardware or / also, alternatively or additionally, completely or partly by software. Furthermore, the controller can include at least one volatile and / or non-volatile data memory. Furthermore, the control can include at least one interface, for example a man-machine interface for entering commands and / or outputting information, and / or a wireless or wired interface for the unidirectional or bidirectional exchange of data and / or commands between the Dishwasher and at least one other device. The controller can in particular comprise at least one computer and / or at least one processor. The control can in particular be a central or decentralized machine control of the cleaning device.

The term “program-technically set up”, as used here, is a broad term to which its customary and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to a property or device of the controller in which the controller is controlled by a software program permanently implemented in the controller and / or by a software program stored in a volatile or non-volatile data memory connected to the controller is set up to carry out certain procedural steps.

The term “loading mode” as used here is a broad term which is to be given its usual and current meaning as understood by those skilled in the art. The term is not limited to a special or adapted interpretation. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to a certain type of distribution of the at least one cleaning fluid to the nozzle system of the cleaning device, the nozzle system of the cleaning device including the nozzle units and the optional nozzle system of the washing basket. The terms “first” and “second”, as well as modifications of these terms, are to be understood as pure nomenclature without defining an order or ranking. There can also be other loading modes.

Possible configurations of switching between the loading modes are explained in more detail below. For example, the switchover can take place by at least one fluidic switching element and / or also by at least one pump. The at least one switching element and / or the at least one pump can be activated directly or indirectly, for example, by the controller.

The application device can in particular have at least three fluid supply lines. By means of these fluid supply lines, for example, the nozzle units and the fluid connection can be controlled separately and / or can be supplied with cleaning fluid. For example, cleaning fluid can be applied to the nozzle units via at least one nozzle unit fluid feed line, and cleaning fluid can be applied to the fluid connection via at least one fluid connection fluid feed line. The controller can be set up to control the application of cleaning fluid to the fluid feed lines.

For example, the control can be set up to only apply cleaning fluid to the nozzle unit fluid feed lines in the first application mode, whereas the fluid connection fluid feed line is not applied with cleaning fluid. As will be explained in more detail below, this first application mode is preferably used when it is recognized that a washing basket without an integrated nozzle system has been introduced into the cleaning chamber. Furthermore, the controller can be set up to apply cleaning fluid to one of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines in the second application mode, for example a nozzle unit fluid feed line which supplies a nozzle unit located above the wash basket, whereas the other of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines does not is applied with cleaning fluid. Furthermore, in the second application mode, cleaning fluid can also be applied to the fluid connection fluid supply line. As will be explained in more detail below, this second application mode can in particular be used when it is recognized that the wash basket introduced into the cleaning chamber has an integrated nozzle system. If, in addition to the at least one wash tank, at least one rinse tank is also provided, as is the case, for example, with many commercial dishwashers, this configuration can be duplicated so that once a washing system is designed accordingly and, on the other hand, a rinse system can optionally be designed accordingly . The application device can have the washing system and the final rinsing system, the washing system and the final rinsing system each having at least three fluid supply lines, namely at least two nozzle unit fluid supply lines and at least one fluid connection fluid supply line. The controller can be set up to carry out at least one cleaning program with at least one washing step and at least one rinsing step. The washing system is used in the washing step and the rinsing system in the final rinsing step. The at least two loading modes can each consist of the washing step and the rinsing step. For example, the controller can be set up to only apply washing fluid from the wash tank to the nozzle unit fluid feed lines of the washing system in the washing step in the first application mode, whereas cleaning fluid is not applied to the fluid connection fluid feed line of the washing system. Furthermore, the controller can be set up to only apply washing fluid from the wash tank to the nozzle unit fluid supply lines of the final washing system in the final rinsing step, whereas the fluid connection fluid supply line of the final rinsing system is not subjected to cleaning fluid. As stated above, this first loading mode is preferably used when it is recognized that the washing rack introduced into the cleaning chamber does not have an integrated nozzle system.

Furthermore, the controller can be set up to apply washing fluid from the wash tank to one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines of the washing system in a washing step, for example a nozzle unit fluid supply line of the washing system, which has a nozzle unit located above the wash basket Washing fluid is supplied, whereas the other of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines of the washing system, for example a supply line for a nozzle unit below the wash basket, is not acted upon with cleaning fluid. Furthermore, in the second application mode in the washing step, the fluid connection fluid supply line of the washing system can also be exposed to washing fluid from the wash tank. Furthermore, the controller can be set up to apply final-wash fluid from the final-wash tank to one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines of the final-wash system in a final-rinse step, for example a nozzle-unit-fluid supply line of the final-wash system, which has a nozzle unit fluid supply line above the washing system. The nozzle unit located in the basket is supplied with rinsing fluid, whereas the other of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines of the rinsing system, for example a supply line for a nozzle unit below the wash basket, is not acted upon with cleaning fluid. Furthermore, in the second application mode in the final rinsing step, final rinsing fluid can also be applied to the fluid connection fluid supply line of the final rinsing system. As stated above, the second application mode is preferably selected when it is recognized that the wash basket introduced into the cleaning chamber has an integrated nozzle system.

If the at least three fluid supply lines are provided, be it in a cleaning device with just one wash tank or a cleaning device with a wash tank and further tanks such as a rinse tank, one or more fluidic switching elements can be provided. Accordingly, the cleaning device can for example have at least one fluidic switching element in order to control a distribution of cleaning fluid between the fluid feed lines.

The term “fluidic switching element”, as it is used here, is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the specialist. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to a device which is set up to direct fluid flows and, for example, to distribute them in a targeted manner to fluidic line structures. In particular, as will be explained in more detail below, the fluidic switching element can comprise at least one valve, wherein in addition to pure switching valves which can switch between two or more states, valves can also be used which can set intermediate stages between limit states. For example, fluid flows with variable proportions can be distributed to different fluidic line structures.

The fluidic switching element can in particular have at least one 3-way valve, in particular a 3/2-way valve. In particular, the 3/2-way valve can have at least one poppet valve. For example, the poppet valve can have three or more connections, as well as at least one movable control element which has a poppet structure. Depending on the position of the movable adjusting element, one or more plates of the plate structure can close one or more of the connections, while one or more of the connections are released.

A first connection of the 3-way valve can for example be fluidically connected to the tank, for example to the wash tank or to the rinse tank, and a two-way The connection of the 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines. A third connection of the 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line. In this way, a stream of washing fluid from the wash tank or a stream of final rinsing fluid from the final rinsing tank can optionally be directed to the nozzle unit fluid supply line or to the fluid connection fluid supply lines, depending on the position of the 3-way valve The first possibility, for example, can be implemented in the first application mode, and the second possibility, for example, in the second application mode.

As an alternative or in addition to switching between the loading modes by means of at least one fluidic switching element, the fluid flows can also be controlled and thus switching between the loading modes can also take place in a different manner. For example, the cleaning device can have at least two fluid pumps, which can also be referred to simply as pumps. At least a first one of the fluid pumps can be connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines, and at least a second one of the fluid pumps can be connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid feed line. For example, the second fluid pump can be switched on in the second application mode in order to specifically apply cleaning fluid to the nozzle system of the wash basket. If several tanks are provided, for example by providing at least one final rinse tank in addition to the at least one wash tank, the pumps can again be provided more than once. For example, the washing system of the loading device can have at least two pumps, just like the rinsing system of the loading device can have at least two pumps.

As stated, the cleaning device can therefore have at least two tanks, wherein the at least two tanks can have at least one wash tank and at least one final-rinse tank. The fluid supply lines can have nozzle unit fluid supply lines for supplying the nozzle units with washing fluid from the washing tank and nozzle unit fluid supply lines for supplying the nozzle units with final-rinse fluid from the final-wash tank. The fluid feed lines can also have at least one fluid connection fluid feed line for applying washing fluid from the wash tank to the fluid connection and at least one fluid connection fluid feed line for applying wash fluid from the final wash tank to the fluid connection. If the application device thus has a washing system and a rinsing system that is separate from the washing system, the nozzle systems of these systems can be designed separately. For example, for the washing system and for the Rinse system separate nozzle units, for example at least one nozzle unit above and at least one nozzle unit below the wash basket, be easily seen. Likewise, optionally separate lines for washing fluid and for rinsing fluid can also be provided inside the wash basket, and the nozzle system of the wash basket can also provide separate lines for the wash fluid and the rinse fluid, for example. Alternatively, however, the lines for washing fluid and final rinsing fluid can also be wholly or partially merged, as can the washing system and final rinsing system in general, so that, for example, the same lines can be used one after the other for the washing fluid and the final rinsing fluid.

In the cleaning device with the at least two tanks, the cleaning device can, as stated above, have at least one fluidic switching element in order to control a distribution of cleaning fluid from at least one of the tanks between the fluid supply lines. The fluidic switching element can have at least two 3-way valves, in particular at least two 3/2-way valves. The at least two 3/2-way valves can in particular have poppet valves. A first connection of a first 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to the wash tank, and a second connection of the first 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines. A third connection of the first 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line. Similarly, a first connection of a second 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to the final wash tank. A second connection of the second 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines. A third connection of the second 3-way valve can be fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line. For the possible circuits in the processing modes, reference can be made to the description above.

The cleaning device can in particular have at least three fluid pumps. Of these three fluid pumps, in particular at least one first fluid pump can be set up to convey washing fluid from the wash tank into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines. At least one second fluid pump can be set up to convey washing fluid from the wash tank into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line, i.e. in particular to apply washing fluid from the wash tank to the nozzle system of the wash basket in the second application mode. At least one third fluid pump can be set up to deliver final-wash fluid from the final-wash tank into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines and into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line. The fluidic switching element can be set up to to switch between applying rinsing fluid to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines and the at least one fluid connection fluid feed line. For example, the fluidic switching element can be connected between the third fluid pump and at least one nozzle unit fluid feed line and at least one fluid connection fluid feed line, so that when the third fluid pump is in operation, the switching position of the fluidic switching element decides whether the nozzle unit fluid feed line or the fluid connection fluid supply line can be acted upon with final-rinse fluid. The switching can take place as an either / or switching, or one or more intermediate stages can also be provided, in which an application is distributed over the two possibilities with an adjustable ratio. Furthermore, it should be pointed out that the terms “first”, “second”, “third” or “fourth” in connection with, for example, fluid pumps are used as pure nomenclature, without thereby specifying a ranking or the necessity for the existence of further elements.

As also stated above, the control of the fluid flows in a system with at least two tanks can, as an alternative or in addition to the control by means of one or more fluidic switching elements, also take place by means of pumps. For example, the cleaning device can have at least four fluid pumps, with at least one first fluid pump being set up to pump washing fluid from the wash tank into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines, with at least one second fluid pump being set up to move washing fluid out of the To promote the wash tank in at least one fluid connection fluid supply line, with at least one third fluid pump being set up to convey rinse fluid from the rinse tank into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines and with at least one fourth fluid pump being set up for rinsing fluid from the rinse tank into at least one To promote fluid connection fluid supply line. However, other distributions are also possible in principle.

The cleaning device can in particular be set up to automatically recognize whether or not a wash basket introduced into the cleaning chamber has an integrated nozzle system. Accordingly, the cleaning device can also be set up to automatically select a suitable application mode, which takes into account whether the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system or not. Accordingly, for example, the first application mode can be selected automatically if it is recognized that the washing basket in the cleaning chamber does not have an integrated nozzle system. Alternatively or in addition, the second loading mode can be selected automatically if it is recognized that the washing basket in the cleaning chamber has an integrated nozzle system. For example, the cleaning device can furthermore have at least one washing basket identification device. The wash basket detection device can be set up to detect whether a wash basket received in the wash basket receptacle has the integrated nozzle system or not. The term “rinsing basket identification device”, as used here, is a broad term to which its customary and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to any device which is set up to recognize a type of wash basket, in particular to see whether the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system or not. In principle, any sensors or detectors can be used here. For example, the washing basket identification device can be set up to identify at least one washing basket identifier on the washing basket. This wash basket identifier can, for example, have any identification feature that is integrated into the wash basket and / or is arranged on the wash basket. For example, the rinsing basket detection device can have at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of: a mechanical sensor; an electrical sensor; a magnetic sensor; an inductive sensor; an acoustic sensor, in particular an ultrasonic sensor; an optical sensor; an RFID sensor; a reed sensor.

As stated above, the controller can in particular be set up to select one of the loading modes in accordance with the recognized washing rack. In particular, the control can be set up in such a way that, when it is recognized that the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system, the second pressurization mode is automatically selected and that, when it is recognized that the wash basket does not have an integrated nozzle system, the first pressurization mode is automatically selected is selected. As stated above, however, intermediate stages can also take place, so that further application modes can be provided, for example.

In the second application mode, cleaning fluid from the tank is generally applied to at least the nozzle system of the wash basket. In addition, cleaning fluid from the tank can be applied to at least one of the nozzle units in the second application mode, so that in the second application mode, cleaning fluid from the tank can be applied to at least one of the nozzle units and the nozzle system of the wash basket. For example, in the second application mode, in addition to the nozzle system of the wash basket, cleaning fluid can be applied to at least one upper nozzle unit which is above the Items to be cleaned is arranged, while for example at least one lower nozzle unit, which is arranged below the items to be cleaned, is not acted upon with cleaning fluid. Thus, for example, bottles can be cleaned from the inside via the nozzle system of the washing basket and from above and outside via the upper nozzle unit. The bottles can, for example, be attached with their opening facing downwards onto nozzles of the nozzle system of the washing basket and in the second application mode, the nozzles can be used to apply cleaning fluid from the inside, while cleaning fluid can be applied from the outside via the upper nozzle unit. In the first loading mode, for example, loading can take place from above and from below via the nozzle units.

As stated above, the nozzle units can in particular at least one nozzle unit arranged below the wash basket holder, for example at least one nozzle arm and / or rigid nozzle arranged below the wash basket holder, and at least one nozzle unit arranged above the wash basket holder, for example at least one nozzle arm arranged above the wash basket holder and / or at least one rigid nozzle. If the cleaning device has a washing system and a rinsing system that is at least partially separate from the washing system, at least one nozzle unit of the washing system and at least one nozzle unit of the rinsing system can be arranged above the play basket holder and below the play head holder. Alternatively, however, the nozzle units can also be wholly or partially combined so that, for example, the same nozzle units are used above and below the wash basket holder for the washing system and the rinsing system and / or that the nozzle units of the washing system and the rinsing system are wholly or partially combined in a common housing .

In the second application mode, as stated above, in particular at least one nozzle unit above the wash basket holder and the nozzle system of the wash basket can be acted upon with cleaning fluid from the tank. In this way, the items to be cleaned can be acted upon by the at least one cavity, for example the bottles, from the inside and the outside at the same time.

The cleaning device can furthermore have at least one positioning device for positioning the washing basket in the washing basket receptacle. The term “positioning device”, as used here, is a broad term to which its usual and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, relate in particular to a device which has the Holds or fixes the wash basket in the wash basket holder in a certain position. In particular, the positioning device can have at least one spring element which, for example, presses the washing rack into a certain position. Alternatively or additionally, the positioning device can also have, for example, at least one first element located on the washing basket and at least one second element located in the washing basket receptacle or the cleaning chamber, the elements interacting and causing positioning. For example, the positioning can take place according to the key-lock principle. In particular, the positioning device can have at least one element selected from the group consisting of: a center point; a recess for receiving a center point; a centering wedge; a recess for receiving a centering wedge. One or more spring elements can also be arranged on the washing basket and / or on the cleaning device. For example, at least one spring element can be arranged on the wash basket, for example a closure device of the cleaning device pressing on the spring element and the wash basket, for example with a fluid connection integrated in the wash basket, which is fluidically connected to the nozzle system of the wash basket, against the fluid connection of the cleaning device presses so that a fluidically tight connection is created.

In a further aspect of the present invention, a cleaning system is proposed. The term “cleaning system” as used here is a broad term to which its customary and common meaning should be assigned, as understood by the person skilled in the art. The term is not limited to any specific or adapted meaning. The term can, without limitation, refer in particular to an arrangement of two or more components or devices which interact and which are set up to free items to be cleaned from adhering macroscopic or microscopic contaminants or to at least partially remove such contaminants. In addition, a disinfection effect can optionally be exercised. The cleaning system comprises at least one cleaning device according to the present invention, in particular according to one or more of the embodiments proposed above and / or according to one or more of the embodiments described in more detail below. Furthermore, the cleaning system comprises at least one wash basket with at least one nozzle system integrated in the wash basket and / or at least one wash basket without a nozzle system integrated in the wash basket. The cleaning system can be designed, for example, as a kit or as a set, with the cleaning device and at least one wash basket, whereby for example the wash basket with the integrated nozzle system or the wash basket without the integrated nozzle system can be inserted into the wash basket holder in the cleaning chamber. For possible designs of the washing rack, reference can generally be made to the state of the art. In particular, however, the wash basket can have at least one basket base, wherein the nozzle system of the wash basket can in particular have a plurality of nozzles extending from the basket base, for example a plurality of nozzles extending essentially vertically upwards from the basket base. Under “essentially”, slight deviations from the vertical can also be tolerated, for example by not more than 30 °, in particular not more than 20 ° or even by not more than 10 °.

The nozzle system of the washing basket can in particular have separate line systems for washing fluid and for final washing fluid. Basically, however, washing baskets can also be replaced in which a common line system for washing fluid and rinsing fluid is used. The washing basket can in particular have an essentially flat support surface. A fluid connection of the wash basket for fluidic coupling of the nozzle system can be arranged, for example, on an end face of the wash basket, for example on a rear end face of the wash basket, wherein the end face can be arranged, for example, essentially perpendicular to the support surface. The fluid connection of the cleaning device can be arranged, for example, in a rear wall of the cleaning chamber, so that when the washing basket is pushed into the cleaning chamber, for example, the fluid connection of the washing basket is pressed against the fluid connection of the cleaning device. Alternatively, however, the fluid connection of the cleaning device can also be arranged, for example, in a different manner, for example in a closure device of the cleaning device, whereby a closure of the closure device, for example the door or flap, the fluid connection of the cleaning device can be pressed against the fluid connection of the washing basket.

If the wash basket is designed without such a nozzle system, the fluid connection of the cleaning device has no corresponding counterpart in the form of a wash basket-side fluid connection or only in the form of a blind fluid connection. As stated above, the cleaning device can in particular be set up to detect such a lack of the nozzle system in the washing rack that has been introduced and accordingly not to use the second application mode.

In a further aspect of the present invention, a method for cleaning items to be cleaned is proposed. The method comprises the steps described in more detail below. The steps described can in particular be carried out in the order mentioned. However, a different order is also possible in principle. borrowed, in particular a sequence in which two or more of the method steps are carried out in parallel or in a temporally overlapping manner. Furthermore, one or more or all of the method steps can be carried out simply or repeatedly. The method can comprise further method steps in addition to the steps mentioned.

The procedure consists of the following steps:

i) providing at least one cleaning device according to the present invention, for example according to one or more of the configurations described above and / or according to one or more of the embodiments described in more detail below;

ii) introducing at least one wash basket with items to be cleaned into the cleaning chamber; and

iii) exposure of the items to be cleaned with at least one cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber.

The method can in particular be carried out using the cleaning system as described above. Accordingly, for example in step i) at least one cleaning system according to the present invention can be provided, for example according to one or more of the embodiments described above and / or according to one or more of the embodiments described in more detail below. Accordingly, in method step ii) either a wash basket with an integrated cleaning system can be introduced into the cleaning chamber, in particular into the wash basket receptacle of the cleaning device, or a wash basket without an integrated nozzle system. Accordingly, the application in method step iii), if the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system, optionally with the integration of the integrated nozzle system, and if the wash basket does not have an integrated nozzle system, without using such an integrated nozzle system. In particular, if the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system, the application in method step iii) can take place using the second application mode, and if the wash basket does not have an integrated nozzle system, the first application mode.

The selection of the loading mode can in particular take place automatically. In particular, the method can further comprise the following step:

iv) Detecting whether the wash basket is equipped with a nozzle system integrated into the wash basket. The method can in particular be carried out in such a way that if it is recognized in step iv) that the washing rack has an integrated nozzle system, the application in step iii) takes place at least partially in the second application mode. The selection of the application mode can therefore in particular take place automatically, for example by the controller.

The cleaning device, the cleaning system and the method have numerous advantages over known devices and methods of the type mentioned. In particular, the fluid connection enables a washing basket to be fluidically coupled to the application device when it is pushed into the cleaning chamber and / or when the cleaning chamber is closed. For example, the fluid connection can be arranged as an additional connection for washing fluid and / or for rinsing fluid in the area of the rear wall of the cleaning chamber. The wash basket can be coded, for example, wherein the cleaning device can automatically recognize the wash basket and can thus recognize whether the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system or not. This coding can be done by an identifier or by the shape of the wash basket itself. Various types of sensors, including RFIDs, reed switches, mechanical switches, optical sensors and cameras, can be used to identify the wash basket. Depending on the type of bottle washing basket recognized, the control of the cleaning device can select a loading mode which is adapted to the washing basket and in particular takes into account whether the washing basket has an integrated nozzle system or not. The application mode can be controlled, for example, by one or more fluidic switching elements and / or by one or more pumps. For example, in an application mode in which the nozzle system integrated in the wash basket is included, one of the nozzle units, for example the lower nozzle unit, can be hydraulically decoupled, and fluid flows can be partially diverted into the nozzle system of the wash basket, for example. In the case of cleaning devices which comprise two or more tanks, this principle can be implemented, for example, both for a washing system and for a rinsing system.

The cleaning device, for example the dishwasher, can, for example, in direct sequence and preferably without any additional effort in the form of Umbauarbei, optionally clean items to be cleaned without a cavity and items to be cleaned with at least one cavity, for example, dishes or bottles. Corresponding rinsing baskets without an integrated nozzle system or with an integrated nozzle system can be used for this. If a nozzle system is integrated in the washing basket, it can automatically be coupled to the application device so that a fluid connection is created, and the cleaning device can, for example, automatically generate a corresponding Use the appropriate application mode, which includes the integrated nozzle system. In this way, in particular, renovation measures can be avoided, personnel expenses can be reduced and overall throughput can be increased, even when the types of items to be cleaned are frequently changed compared to conventional devices and methods. Furthermore, special rinsing racks can be used which are adapted to the type of items to be cleaned, for example by adapting an integrated nozzle system to the type of items to be cleaned. In this way, for example, without the need to convert the cleaning device itself, machine cleaning of special items to be cleaned with cavities can be made possible, for example decans. Again, for example, time and personnel costs can be saved in this way.

For example, bottle washing racks can be used as washing racks. Alternatively, however, other types of washing baskets can also be used, which can also be designed as customer-specific special baskets, for example, for cleaning special items to be cleaned with at least one cavity. For example, washing baskets can be set up to wash large-volume carafes, vases or other narrow-necked hollow bodies. The at least one washing basket can also have at least one flexible holding device in order to hold the items to be cleaned. Furthermore, the nozzle system can also be designed to be generally flexible, for example in that the nozzle system integrated into the washing basket has pivotable elements or is designed to be pivotable as a whole. In addition, washing racks can also be used for other items to be cleaned, which require targeted water jets for an optimal washing result. As an alternative to the bottle washing basket or special basket, regular glass and crockery baskets can also be washed in the cleaning device without restrictions, with the additional function of using an integrated nozzle system remaining inactive, for example.

The cleaning system according to the invention thus makes it possible to adapt only the type of washing basket to the items to be cleaned, whereas the cleaning device itself preferably remains unchanged and does not have to be rebuilt. The cleaning device preferably automatically detects the type of wash basket and selects the loading mode accordingly. This configuration offers the great advantage over, for example, cleaning devices with adapters and Umbauerfordemis that the time required for alternating washing of items to be cleaned with and without a cavity, for example when alternately washing bottles and glasses or dishes, is significantly reduced. However, such frequent changes of items to be cleaned are particularly common in the catering industry. Interim storage and collection of cleaning A large number of goods, for example bottles, is therefore not necessary, which significantly simplifies handling. In addition, an adaptation or rebuilding of the cleaning system by a user is at least largely avoided. For example, the cleaning system can be set up in such a way that an opening device of the cleaning device can only be closed when the washing basket is correctly inserted into the washing basket receptacle. Furthermore, the elimination of conversion measures makes handling considerably easier and avoids incorrect operation. In particular, preparatory measures such as the construction of adapters and nozzle arms can be omitted.

In summary, without restricting further possible configurations, the following embodiments are proposed:

Embodiment 1: cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned, in particular items to be cleaned with at least one cavity, in particular vessels and in particular bottles, comprising at least one cleaning chamber for receiving the items to be cleaned and at least one application device for loading the items to be cleaned with at least one cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber mer, wherein the application device has at least one tank for receiving cleaning fluid and at least two nozzle units received in the cleaning chamber, the cleaning device having at least one wash basket holder for receiving at least one wash basket with optionally a nozzle system integrated in the wash basket in the cleaning chamber, the The cleaning device also has at least one fluid connection arranged in the cleaning chamber for the fluidic coupling of the nozzle system of the washing basket to the loading device when the washing basket is brought into the cleaning chamber, the cleaning device having at least one controller, the controller being set up to automatically switch between at least two loading modes, with cleaning fluid from the tank only being applied to the nozzle units in at least one first loading mode and wherein in at least one second application mode at least the nozzle system of the washing basket is acted upon with cleaning fluid from the tank.

Embodiment 2: Cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the application device has at least three fluid supply lines, wherein the nozzle units can each be supplied with cleaning fluid via at least one nozzle unit fluid supply line and wherein the fluid connection via at least one fluid connection fluid feed line can be acted upon with cleaning fluid, the controller being directed to control the application of cleaning fluid to the fluid feed lines.

Embodiment 3: cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the cleaning device has at least one fluidic switching element in order to control a distribution of cleaning fluid between the fluid supply lines.

Embodiment 4: cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the fluidic switching element has at least one 3-way valve, in particular a 3/2-way valve.

Embodiment 5: cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, the 3/2-way valve having at least one poppet valve.

Embodiment 6: cleaning device according to one of the two preceding embodiments, a first connection of the 3-way valve being fluidically connected to the tank, a second connection of the 3-way valve being fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines and wherein a third connection of the 3-way valve is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line.

Embodiment 7: cleaning device according to one of the five preceding embodiments, the cleaning device having at least two fluid pumps, at least one of the fluid pumps being connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines and at least one of the fluid pumps being connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid feed line .

Embodiment 8: cleaning device according to one of the six preceding embodiments, wherein the cleaning device has at least two tanks, the at least two tanks having at least one wash tank and at least one rinse tank, the fluid feed lines nozzle unit fluid feed lines for applying washing fluid to the nozzle units Wash tank and nozzle unit have fluid feed lines for applying rinse fluid from the final rinse tank to the nozzle units and wherein the fluid feed lines furthermore have at least one fluid connection fluid feed line for applying washing fluid from the wash tank to the fluid connection and at least one fluid connection fluid feed line for applying washing fluid to the fluid connection Have rinse tank. Embodiment 9: cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, the cleaning device having at least one fluidic switching element in order to control a distribution of cleaning fluid from at least one of the tanks between the fluid feed lines.

Embodiment 10: cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, the fluidic switching element having at least two 3-way valves, in particular at least two 3/2-way valves.

Embodiment 11: cleaning device according to the previous embodiment, the 3/2-way valves having poppet valves.

Embodiment 12: Cleaning device according to one of the two preceding embodiments, a first connection of a first 3-way valve being fluidically connected to the wash tank, a second connection of the first 3-way valve being fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines is connected and wherein a third connection of the first 3-way valve is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line, a first connection of a second 3-way valve is fluidically connected to the rinse tank, a second connection of the second 3-way valve is fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines and a third connection of the second 3-way valve is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line.

Embodiment 13: Cleaning device according to one of the four preceding embodiments, wherein the cleaning device has at least three fluid pumps, at least one first fluid pump being set up to convey washing fluid from the wash tank into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines, at least one second fluid pump being set up is to convey washing fluid from the wash tank into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line, wherein at least one third fluid pump is set up to convey final wash fluid from the final wash tank into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines and into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line, the fluidic Switching element is set up to switch between the application of post-wash fluid to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines and the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line.

Embodiment 14: Cleaning device according to one of the six preceding embodiments, wherein the cleaning device has at least four fluid pumps, at least one first fluid pump being set up to remove washing fluid from the washing fluid. tank in at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines, with at least one second fluid pump being set up to convey washing fluid from the wash tank into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line, with at least one third fluid pump being set up to feed rinse fluid from the rinse tank into at least one of the To promote nozzle unit-fluid supply lines and wherein at least one fourth fluid pump is set up to promote final-washing fluid from the final-washing tank into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line.

Embodiment 15: Cleaning device according to one of the preceding embodiments, further comprising at least one wash basket detection device, the wash basket detection device being set up to detect whether a wash basket accommodated in the wash basket receptacle has the integrated nozzle system or not.

Embodiment 16: Cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the washing basket identification device is set up to identify at least one washing basket identifier on the washing basket.

Embodiment 17: cleaning device according to one of the two preceding embodiments, wherein the washing basket detection device has at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of: a mechanical sensor; an electrical sensor; a magnetic sensor; an inductive sensor; an acoustic sensor, in particular an ultrasonic sensor; an optical sensor; an RFID sensor; a reed sensor.

Embodiment 18: Cleaning device according to one of the three preceding embodiments, the controller being set up to select one of the loading modes according to the recognized wash basket.

Embodiment 19: Cleaning device according to the previous embodiment, the controller being set up such that, if it is recognized that the wash basket has an integrated nozzle system, the second application mode is automatically selected and that, if it is recognized that the wash basket does not have an integrated nozzle system has, the first loading mode is automatically selected.

Embodiment 20: Forming the cleaning device according to one of the preceding embodiments, wherein in the second application mode at least one of the nozzle units and the nozzle system of the washing basket are acted upon with cleaning fluid from the tank. Embodiment 21: Cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, the nozzle units having at least one nozzle unit arranged below the wash basket receptacle and at least one nozzle unit arranged above the wash basket receptacle, with at least one nozzle unit above the wash basket receptacle and the nozzle system of the wash basket with cleaning fluid in the second loading mode can be applied from the tank.

Embodiment 22: The cleaning device according to one of the preceding embodiments, further comprising at least one positioning device for positioning the washing basket in the washing basket receptacle.

Embodiment 23: cleaning device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the positioning device has at least one element selected from the group consisting of: a centering tip; a recess for receiving a centering tip; a centering wedge; a recess for receiving a centering wedge.

Embodiment 24: cleaning system comprising at least one cleaning device according to one of the preceding embodiments, further comprising at least one washing basket, the washing basket being selected from the group consisting of:

a wash basket with at least one nozzle system integrated in the wash basket, a wash basket without a nozzle system integrated in the wash basket.

Embodiment 25: Cleaning system according to the previous embodiment, where the washing basket has at least one basket base, the nozzle system of the washing basket having a plurality of nozzles extending from the basket base.

Embodiment 26: Cleaning system according to one of the two preceding embodiments, wherein the nozzle system of the washing basket has separate line systems for washing fluid and for final-washing fluid.

Embodiment 27: A method for cleaning items to be cleaned, comprising the following steps:

i) providing at least one cleaning device according to one of the preceding embodiments relating to a cleaning device;

ii) introducing at least one wash basket with items to be cleaned into the cleaning chamber; and iii) exposure of the items to be cleaned with at least one cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber.

Embodiment 28: The method according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising the following step:

iv) Detecting whether the wash basket is equipped with a nozzle system integrated into the wash basket.

Embodiment 29: The method according to the preceding embodiment, wherein if it is recognized in step iv) that the washing rack has an integrated nozzle system, the application in step iii) takes place at least partially in the second application mode.

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Further details and features emerge from the following description of exemplary embodiments, in particular in connection with the subclaims. Here, the respective features can be implemented alone or in combination with one another. The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments. The exemplary embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numbers in the individual figures denote elements that are the same or have the same function, or elements that correspond to one another in terms of their functions.

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FIG. 1 shows a cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned in the open state in a front view;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a cleaning chamber and an application device;

FIG. 3 shows a flow chart of a control process of the cleaning device;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic illustration of a further embodiment of the cleaning chamber and the application device; FIG. 5 shows a schematic illustration of a further embodiment of the cleaning chamber and the application device;

FIG. 6 shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of the cleaning chamber and the application device; and

Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a poppet valve.

Description of the exemplary embodiments

An exemplary embodiment of a cleaning device 110 according to the invention for cleaning items 112 to be cleaned is shown in FIG. 1 shows the cleaning device 110 in the open state with a view of the cleaning chamber 114. FIG. 1 also shows a washing basket 118 received in a washing basket receptacle 116 of the cleaning device 110, which is exemplarily equipped with plates 120 as cleaning items 112. Other forms of items 112 to be cleaned are also possible. In particular, the items 112 to be cleaned can be items 112 to be cleaned with at least one cavity, in particular vessels and in particular bottles 121, as can be seen, for example, in FIGS. 2, 4, 5 and 6. The wash basket 118 optionally has a nozzle system 122 integrated in the wash basket 118. The washing basket 118 without the optional nozzle system 122 is shown in FIG. 1. The washing basket 118 with the optional nozzle system 122 is shown in Figures 2, 4, 5 and 6. The cleaning device 110 has at least one fluid connection 124 arranged in the cleaning chamber 114 for the fluidic coupling of the Optionally in the washing basket 118 integrated nozzle system 122 to a loading device 126 of the cleaning device 110, not shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the cleaning device 110 with two fluid connections 124. The loading device 126 is used to act on the items 112 to be cleaned with at least a cleaning fluid 127 in the cleaning chamber 114 and comprises at least one tank 128 for receiving cleaning fluid 127 and at least two nozzle units 130, for example nozzle arms, accommodated in the cleaning chamber. The loading device 126 can be seen in FIGS. 2, 4, 5 and 6, for example.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, the cleaning device 110 further comprises a controller 132, the controller being set up to automatically switch between at least two loading modes. In at least one first application mode, only the nozzle units 130 are acted upon with cleaning fluid 127 from the tank 128. In at least one second application mode, cleaning fluid 127 from tank 128 is applied to at least the nozzle system 122 of the washing basket. The cleaning device 110 can furthermore comprise at least one washing basket identification device 134, as shown in FIG. The wash basket detection device 134 can be set up to detect whether or not a wash basket 118 accommodated in the wash basket receptacle 116 has the integrated nozzle system 122. In particular, the wash basket identification device 134 can be set up to identify at least one wash basket identifier on the wash basket 118. The rinsing basket identification device 134 can in particular have at least one sensor 136 selected from the group consisting of: a mechanical sensor; an electrical sensor; a magnetic sensor; an inductive sensor; an acoustic sensor, in particular an ultrasonic sensor; an optical sensor; an RFID sensor; a reed sensor. The controller 132 can be configured to select one of the loading modes in accordance with the recognized wash basket. In particular, the controller 132 can be set up in such a way that, when it is recognized that the washing basket 118 has an integrated nozzle system 122, the second application mode is automatically selected and that, when it is recognized that the washing basket 118 does not have an integrated nozzle system, which is the situation corresponds in Figure 1, automatically the first loading mode is selected.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of the cleaning chamber 114 and the loading device 126. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the loading device 126 can in particular have a nozzle unit 130 arranged below the wash basket holder 116 and at least one nozzle unit 130 arranged above the wash basket holder 116. In the second application mode, at least the nozzle unit 130 above the wash basket receptacle 116 and the nozzle system 122 of the wash basket 118 can be acted upon with cleaning fluid 127 from the tank 128. Inserted into the cleaning chamber, FIG. 2 shows the wash basket 118 with the optional nozzle system 122 integrated into the wash basket 118, which is acted upon with the cleaning fluid 127 from the tank 128 in the second loading mode. The washing basket 118 with integrated nozzle system 122 can be part of a cleaning system 137 together with the cleaning device 110. As also shown in FIG. 2, the application device 126 can have at least three fluid supply lines 138, the nozzle units 130 each being able to be supplied with cleaning fluid 127 via at least one nozzle unit fluid supply line 140 and the fluid connection 124 being supplied with cleaning fluid 127 via at least one fluid connection fluid supply line 142 is, wherein the controller 132 is set up to control the application of cleaning fluid 127 to the fluid supply lines 138. FIG. 2 also shows that the cleaning device 110 can in particular have at least two tanks 128, with the at least two tanks 128 at least one washing tank 144 and at least one Post-wash tank 146 may have. The final wash tank 146 can in particular be designed as a boiler. The fluid supply lines 138 can have nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140 for supplying the nozzle units 130 with washing fluid 148 from the wash tank 144 and nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140 for supplying the nozzle units 130 with post-wash fluid 150 from the post-wash tank 146, as can be seen in FIG. Furthermore, the fluid supply lines 140 can also have at least one fluid connection fluid supply line 142 for supplying the fluid connection 124 with washing fluid 148 from the wash tank 144 and at least one fluid connection fluid supply line 142 for supplying the fluid connection 124 with rinsing fluid 150 from the final washing tank 146.

FIG. 2 further shows that the cleaning device 110 can have at least one fluidic switching element 152 in order to control a distribution of cleaning fluid 127 from at least one of the tanks 128 between the fluid feed lines 138. For example, the fluidic switching element 152 can control the distribution of final-wash fluid 150 from the final-wash tank 146 between the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140 and the fluid connection fluid supply line 142, as shown in FIG. Other configurations, such as shown in Figures 4 and 5 are possible. The fluidic switching element 152 can have at least one 3-way valve 154, in particular a 3/2-way valve. In particular, the 3/2-way valve can have at least one poppet valve 156, as shown in FIG. A first connection 158 of the 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to the final wash tank 146. A second connection 158 of the 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140. A third connection 162 of the 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line 142. Furthermore, the cleaning device 110 can have at least two fluid pumps 164, at least one of the fluid pumps 164 being connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid feed lines 140 and at least one of the fluid pumps 164 being connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid feed line 142. An exemplary embodiment of a cleaning device 110 with three fluid pumps 164 is shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 uses a flowchart to illustrate, by way of example, a section of a control process of the cleaning device 110. The wash basket 118 can send signals to the controller 132, for example by means of magnets and reed switches, that the wash basket 118 is pushed in. In addition, the controller 132 can output signals from a program sequence with regard to one or more fluid pumps 164, wherein, for example, one of the fluid pumps 164 can be used to convey 164 washing fluid 148 and one of the further fluid pumps 164 to convey final rinsing fluid 150. Alternatively or additionally, the controller 132 can also contain at least one integrated controller, For example, at least one fully integrated controller which can, for example, independently control at least one fluid pump 164 and / or at least one fluidic switching element 152, for example at least one valve, and / or which, for example, can control additional parameters such as pump pressure and / or pump running times based on the recognition of the type of wash basket 118 can vary. The controller 132 can, for example, in accordance with commands from a program sequence and / or on the basis of received signals, in particular control a further fluid pump 164 for conveying washing fluid 148 or the fluid switching element 152.

FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show schematic representations of further exemplary embodiments of the cleaning chamber 114 and the application device 126 of the cleaning device 110 as well as the washing basket 118 pushed into the cleaning chamber 110 with the optional nozzle system 122 integrated in the washing basket 118. The washing basket 118 with an integrated nozzle system 122 can be part of the cleaning system 137 together with the cleaning device 110. FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 are therefore similar in the form of the representation and in a number of the features shown in FIG. 2. The following should therefore primarily focus on the differences between the embodiments shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6.

The fluidic switching element 152 can in particular have at least two 3-way valves 154, in particular at least two 3/2-way valves. FIG. 4 shows an exemplary embodiment with two 3-way valves 154. As can be seen in FIG. 4, a first connection 158 of a first 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to the wash tank 144. A second connection 160 of the first 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140. A third connection 162 of the first 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line 142. A first connection 158 of a second 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to the final wash tank 146. A second connection 160 of the second 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140. A third connection 162 of the second 3-way valve 154 can be fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line 142. The 3/2-way valves can in particular have poppet valves 156, which are shown in FIG.

Figure 5 shows an embodiment with three fluid pumps 164 and the fluidic switching element 152 comprising the 3-way valve 154. One of the fluid pumps 164 can be set up to transfer rinse fluid 150 from the rinse tank 146 into at least one, in particular both, of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140, as can be seen in FIG. One of the other of the three fluid pumps 164 can be set up to convey final-wash fluid 150 from the final-wash tank 146 into the fluid connection fluid supply line 142. The further one of the three fluid pumps 164 can be set up to convey wash fluid 148 from the wash tank 144 into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140. The fluidic switching element 152 of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 5 can control a distribution of washing fluid 148 between the nozzle unit fluid supply line 140 of the lower nozzle unit and the fluid connection fluid supply line 142.

The cleaning device 110 can furthermore have at least four fluid pumps 164, as shown in the embodiment in FIG. At least one first fluid pump 164 can be set up to convey washing fluid 148 from the washing tank 144 into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140. At least one second fluid pump 164 can be set up to convey washing fluid 148 from the washing tank 144 into at least one of the fluid connection fluid supply line 142. At least one third fluid pump 164 can be set up to convey final-washing fluid 150 from the final-washing tank 146 into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines 140. At least one fourth fluid pump 164 can be set up to convey final wash fluid 150 from the final wash tank 146 into at least one of the fluid connection fluid supply line 142.

FIG. 7 shows a poppet valve 156 which can be used, for example, as a fluidic switching element 152 of the cleaning device 110. The poppet valve 156 can comprise an actuator 166 and a pin 168, the pin 168 being able to be moved into two different positions by means of the actuator 166, which are marked with G and F in FIG. The poppet valve 156 can further comprise two disk-shaped disk elements 170 attached to the pin 168, which can differ in size, in particular in a circular diameter. In particular, the disk element 170 remote from the actuator can have a smaller circular diameter than the disk element 170 close to the actuator, as can be seen in FIG. A reverse configuration is also possible with a corresponding configuration of a cross section of the fluid supply line 138 which can be closed by the disk element 170. The actuator 166 can include, for example, a magnetic coil and a spring (not shown in the figures). Other designs of the actuator are possible. The poppet valve 156 can in particular be used as a 3-way valve in order to change or control a fluid flow in the fluid supply lines 138. For example, the poppet valve 156 can be set up to direct the fluid flow of the incoming fluid line 138 into a first, outgoing fluid line 138 in position F, while it closes a second, outgoing fluid line 138 at the same time, and in position G into the second , to conduct outgoing fluid supply line 138, while at the same time it closes the first, outgoing fluid supply line 138. Example The first, outgoing fluid feed line 138 can be the nozzle unit fluid feed line 140 and the second, outgoing fluid feed line 138 can be the fluid connection fluid feed line 142, as can be seen in FIG. Other configurations, for example a reverse configuration, are possible.

In particular, it may be possible to enable large flow cross-sections in the poppet valve 156 with a small working stroke of the actuator 166 through the two spaced-apart disk elements 170. Due to the larger circular diameter of the disk element 170 close to the actuator, it may be possible to reduce a flow resistance in position F. In particular, the larger circular diameter of the disk element 170 close to the actuator enables a larger cross section of the fluid supply line 138 that can be closed by this disk element 170, in FIG. 7 the nozzle unit fluid supply line 140. The larger cross-section of the first, outgoing fluid supply line 138 can at least partially compensate for flow losses which arise from the double deflection of the cleaning fluid 127 between the incoming fluid supply line 138 and the first, outgoing fluid supply line 138.

Furthermore, it may be possible for the poppet valve 156, in particular a valve design of the poppet valve 156, to support a sealing effect of the pin 168 at the corresponding points of a valve housing by a fluid pressure. In contrast to a float valve, it may be possible for a poppet valve 156 to function in a position-independent manner, which brings with it a great deal of freedom in the choice of the installation situation and can reduce line routes.

The use of other valves, in particular other switching valves, such as what seroft, rotary slide valves, ball valves, flap valves, as fluidic switching elements 152 are also possible. These can in particular be actuated electrically, for example by an electric motor, thermally, for example by an expansion element, mechanically or by fluid pressure.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS Cleaning device

Items to be cleaned

Cleaning chamber

Wash basket holder

Washing basket

Plate

bottle

Nozzle system

Fluid connection

Loading device

Cleaning fluid

tank

Nozzle unit

control

Dishwasher detection device

sensor

Cleaning system

Fluid supply line

Nozzle unit fluid supply line

Fluid connection fluid supply line

Wash tank

Rinse tank

Washing fluid

Rinsing fluid

fluidic switching element

3-way valve

Poppet valve

first connection

second connection

third connection

Fluid pump

Actuator

pen

Disc element

Claims

Expectations 1. Cleaning device (110) for cleaning items to be cleaned (112), in particular items to be cleaned (112) with at least one cavity, in particular vessels and in particular bottles (121), comprising at least one cleaning chamber (114) for receiving the items to be cleaned ( 112) and at least one loading device (126) for loading the items to be cleaned (112) with at least one cleaning fluid (127) in the cleaning chamber (114), wherein the loading device (126) has at least one tank (128) for receiving cleaning fluid (127) as well as at least two nozzle units (130) accommodated in the cleaning chamber (114), the cleaning device (110) having at least one wash basket holder (116) for receiving at least one wash basket (118) with optionally a nozzle system (122) integrated in the wash basket (118) ) in the cleaning chamber (114), the cleaning device (110) furthermore having at least one in the cleaning chamber (114) arranged fluid connection (124) for the fluidic coupling of the nozzle system (122) of the washing basket (118) to the loading device (126) when the washing basket (118) is brought into the cleaning chamber (114), the cleaning device (110) having at least one control ( 132), the controller (132) being set up to automatically switch between at least two loading modes, with cleaning fluid (127) from the tank (128) only being applied to the nozzle units (130) in at least one first loading mode and where in cleaning fluid (127) from the tank (128) is applied to at least one second application mode at least the nozzle system (122) of the washing basket (118). 2. Cleaning device (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the Beauf impact device (126) has at least three fluid supply lines (138), wherein the nozzle units (130) can be supplied with cleaning fluid (127) via at least one nozzle unit fluid supply line (140) and wherein the fluid connection (124) can be acted upon with cleaning fluid (127) via at least one fluid connection fluid feed line (140), the controller (132) being set up to control the application of cleaning fluid (127) to the fluid feed lines (138). 3. Cleaning device (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the cleaning device (110) has at least one fluidic switching element (152) to control a distribution of cleaning fluid (127) between the fluid supply lines (138). 4. Cleaning device according to the preceding claim, wherein the fluidic switching element (152) has at least one 3-way valve (154). 5. Cleaning device according to the preceding claim, wherein the 3-way valve (154) has at least one 3/2-way valve, the 3/2-way valve having at least one poppet valve (156). 6. Cleaning device according to one of the two preceding claims, wherein a first connection (158) of the 3 -way valve (154) is fluidically connected to the tank (128) ver, wherein a second connection (160) of the 3 -way valve (154) is fluidically connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140) and a third connection (162) of the 3-way valve (154) is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142). 7. Cleaning device (110) according to one of the five preceding claims, wherein the cleaning device (110) has at least two fluid pumps (164), where at least one of the fluid pumps (164) is connected to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140) and wherein at least one of the fluid pumps (164) is connected to the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142). 8. Cleaning device (110) according to one of the six preceding claims, where in the cleaning device (110) has at least two tanks (128), the at least two tanks (128) having at least one wash tank (144) and at least one rinse tank (146) , wherein the fluid supply lines (138) nozzle unit-fluid supply lines (140) for supplying the nozzle units (130) with washing fluid (148) from the wash tank (144) and nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140) for supplying the nozzle units (130) with rinsing fluid ( 150) from the final wash tank (146) and wherein the fluid feed lines (138) furthermore have at least one fluid connection fluid feed line (142) for applying washing fluid (148) from the wash tank (144) and at least one fluid connection fluid feed line to the fluid connection (124) (142) for applying final-washing fluid (150) from the final-washing tank (146) to the fluid connection (124). 9. Cleaning device (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the cleaning device (110) has at least one fluidic switching element (152) in order to distribute cleaning fluid (127) from at least one of the tanks (128) between the fluid supply lines (124) to control. 10. The cleaning device (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the cleaning device (110) has at least three fluid pumps (164), at least one first fluid pump (164) being set up to supply washing fluid (148) from the wash tank (144) in at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140), wherein at least one second fluid pump (164) is set up to deliver washing fluid (148) from the wash tank (144) into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142), wherein at least one third fluid pump (164) is set up to deliver final-washing fluid (150) from the final-washing tank (146) into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140) and into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142), the fluidic switching element (152) is set up to switch between the application of rinse fluid (150) to at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140) and the at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142) . 11. Cleaning device (110) according to one of the three preceding claims, wherein the cleaning device (110) has at least four fluid pumps (164), wherein at least one first fluid pump (164) is set up to feed washing fluid (148) from the wash tank (144) to convey at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140), at least one second fluid pump (164) being set up to convey washing fluid (148) from the wash tank (144) into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142), with at least a third Fluid pump (164) is directed to convey final wash fluid (150) from the final wash tank (146) into at least one of the nozzle unit fluid supply lines (140) and at least one fourth fluid pump (164) is set up to deliver final wash fluid (150) to convey the final wash tank (146) into at least one fluid connection fluid supply line (142). 12. Cleaning device (110) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one wash basket identification device (134), wherein the wash basket identification device (134) is set up to identify whether a wash basket (118) received in the wash basket receptacle (116) is integrated Has nozzle system (122) or not, the controller (132) being set up to Speaking of the recognized wash basket (118) len select one of the loading modes. 13. Cleaning device (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the Steue tion (132) is set up such that, when it is recognized that the wash basket (118) has an integrated nozzle system (122), the second loading mode is automatically selected and that, if it is recognized that the washing basket (118) does not have an integrated nozzle system (122), the first loading mode is automatically selected. 14. Cleaning device (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the second application mode at least one of the nozzle units (130) and the nozzle system (122) of the wash basket (118) are acted upon with cleaning fluid (127) from the tank (128). 15. Cleaning system (137), comprising at least one cleaning device (110) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one washing basket (118), wherein the washing basket (118) is selected from the group consisting of: a wash basket (118) with at least one nozzle system (122) integrated in the wash basket (118), a wash basket (118) without a nozzle system integrated into the wash basket (118) (122). 16. A method for cleaning items to be cleaned (112), comprising the following steps: i) providing at least one cleaning device (110) according to one of the preceding claims relating to a cleaning device (110); ii) introducing at least one washing basket (118) with items to be cleaned (112) into the cleaning chamber (114); and iii) exposure of the items to be cleaned (112) with at least one cleaning fluid (127) in the cleaning chamber (114). 17. The method according to the preceding claim, further comprising the following step: iv) Detecting whether the wash basket (118) is equipped with a nozzle system (122) integrated into the wash basket (118). 18. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein if it is recognized in step iv) that the washing basket (118) has an integrated nozzle system (122), the loading in step iii) takes place at least partially in the second loading mode.