DE102018111017A1 - Device for removing fibers, lint and / or particles - Google Patents

Abstract

In a device for removing fibers, lint and / or particles from a surface, comprising an adhesive layer (5) on at least one circumferential surface (3, 4) of a sheath (10), the sheath (10) of at least two flexible, complementary ones Partial surfaces (1, 2) is composed, one of the two partial surfaces (1, 2) to form a supernatant (11).

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a device for removing fibers, lint and / or particles according to the preamble of claim 1.

State of the art

To remove fibers, lint and / or particles on a surface, in particular a smooth or rough textile surface, devices hitherto, for example in the form of clothes or lint rollers, and corresponding brushes or special cloths have been used.

Such devices for textile surfaces, described by way of example in the DE 94 02 146 , of the DE 94 02 147 or the DE 94 21 303 , are known as so-called clothes or lint brushes. They are constructed such that after multiple removal of fibers lint and / or particles cleaning of the device itself, in the case of brushing by washing, is required. This type of clothes brushes have classic about a certain number of brush hairs or bristles, preferably natural hair bristles. These natural hair bristles, especially horsehair or pig bristles, tend to develop an unpleasant odor when combined with water. Modern brushes therefore have so-called microfiber inserts, which although less fibers, lint and / or particles can absorb and therefore need to be cleaned more often, but do not develop their own odors.

The principle of application of microfibers is also known in the field of removal of fibers, lint and / or particles on smooth surfaces, and not only in the form of wipes or cloths, but also as specially provided devices, as exemplified in US Pat DE 20 2009 000 870 , The principle of mechanical friction on the surface during removal of the fibers, lint and / or particles occasionally leads to surface damage, for example in the form of scratches.

Other devices, such as clothes rolls, take advantage of the property of a cylinder rolling on the surface contaminated with fibers, lint and / or particles, the surface of which is itself coated with a finite number of tape windings. Once the topmost tape wrap is covered with fibers, lint and / or particles, the process must be stopped and this tape wrap removed. Such devices are usually bulky disposable items, but they include roll holder and the roll cylinder itself, so after consumption of the last tape winding this type of device must be disposed of. Such a device is detailed in the DE 1 908 307 described.

Other designs, so-called lint or clothes rolls are based on adhesive roll support from technical partly macro- or microstructured silicone or rubber-like surface coverings, the purely physical-mechanical adhesion force for fibers, lint and / or particles are inferior to the chemical adhesion forces of adhesive layers, however, due to the principle of action. More frequent cleaning of such devices is required as well as a new purchase after a certain period of use due to wear or hardening of the silicones or rubber parts.

In summary, the known from the prior art solutions have central disadvantages in a universal handling for textile and non-textile surfaces under intensive resources on what the post-cleaning of the device itself or their replacement procurement concerns.

In the DE 296 10 859 there is described an apparatus for removing debris, such as lint, fibers, dust, crumbs, flakes, hair or the like, which consists of a flexible carrier web which is coated on one side with an adhesive coating, a plurality of such adhesive carrier webs being superimposed in a block , The block-like superimposition of the carrier webs coated with an adhesive layer results in a rigid block-shaped solid. This overlapping also results in a loss of flexibility of the device itself and thus has the disadvantage of being able to adapt to any dirt particles to be liberated underground.

In the DE 20 2013 104 323.0 U there is disclosed an apparatus for removing fibers, lint and / or particles from a surface characterized by an adhesive layer on at least one circumferential surface of a shell.

This adhesive layer is covered by a protective paper prior to use.

However, this device has the disadvantage that a total handling of the envelope and protective paper is not easy. In addition, the protective paper is not easy to remove from the adhesive layer. Furthermore, the adhesive used for the adhesive layer may not be suitable for all textiles Moreover, it is not adapted to the quality of the casing material.

Object of the invention

The object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, a device is to be provided which is simple and quick and, in particular, resource and surface sparing for the removal of fibers, lint and / or particles on all, smooth and / or rough surfaces, especially textile surfaces, by simple handling and flexible adaptation to a such surface of any geometry can be used without scratching or otherwise damaging it.

Solution of the task

To achieve the object, the features of claim 1 and the independent claim 2.

Two flexible, complementary partial surfaces of resource-saving material are connected to one another in such a way that they form a hand- or finger-receiving envelope. Of course, it should also be thought to make the shell of a tube or to assemble the shell of non-complementary faces. This would have the advantage that there is no seam.

One of the two partial surfaces is in this case the opening side, i. formed in the direction of an opening of the shell longer than the other partial surface, i. one of the two partial surfaces forms an extended partial surface or projection. In this way, the two faces can be easily separated from each other in use to accommodate a hand and / or one or more individual fingers between them.

The shell may have any intended for the purpose of use geometric outer contour, preferably that of a glove - with finger parts or without.

One or both, or even only areas of circumferential surfaces of the two partial surfaces of the envelope are coated with an adhesive layer so that they have a sticky surface. The adhesive layer preferably does not occupy the complete circulation area. Instead, a tack-free region remains on at least one of the circulation surfaces, which of course is preferably located in an edge region of this circulation surface.

This adhesive layer may be protected for reasons of handling by a protective film or paper or the like such that numerous devices of this type may be individually removably mounted in, for example, a dispenser, similar to a paper towel dispenser.

The protective film is similar in shape and extent of that part of the surface, the adhesive layer to cover them. Thus, the protective film also covers the tack-free area in an edge region of the rotating surface, which should allow better grip and removal of the protective film.

Pulling or tucking the device over one hand or one or more fingers and peeling off the protective film serve as preparatory measures for the removal of fibers, lint and / or particles. The removal step is now any movements such as wholly or partial dabbing, wiping, rubbing, scratching with the device on any surfaces to remove fibers, lint and / or particles.

The sticky surface binds the fibers, fluff and / or particles and thus cleans any surface, textile or non-textile surfaces. These include, by way of example only clothing, upholstered furniture, car seats and the like.

The device can certainly be used several times. A single use is also conceivable, since due to the resource-saving material, the device can be fed directly after use, together with the permanently adhering fibers, lint and / or particles directly to the dual system for recycling. Since a solvent-free adhesive is preferred for the adhesive layer, the device is 100% recyclable.

In most cases, the devices are provided with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) quality. However, devices in LDPE post-consumer recycling quality, PP (polypropylene) and made of soda paper are also each provided with protective paper. The adhesive used for the adhesive layer is then matched to the individual qualities.

However, the adhesive used for the adhesive layer should not only be tailored to the individual qualities mentioned above, it should also be suitable for natural fibers and synthetic fibers.

Furthermore, it is conceivable to provide one or both surfaces of the device and / or the protective film with advertising.

An advantage of the present device is that it can be used flexibly. Its design fits in any pocket and can be taken anywhere. In addition, it has a simple handling and fibers, lint and / or particles and the like are removed quickly and reliably.

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• 1 einen perspektivischen Querschnitt durch eine erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung;
• 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Vorrichtung nach 1 beim Abziehen einer Schutzfolie; und
• 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Vorrichtung nach 1 in Gebrauchslage.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawings; these show in:

• 1 a perspective cross section through an inventive device;
• 2 a perspective view of the device according to 1 when peeling off a protective film; and
• 3 a perspective view of the device according to 1 in position of use.

According to the 1 to 3 has a device P from resource-saving material preferably two flexible and preferably complementary partial surfaces 1 and 2 on which are connected one above the other in such a way that they form a hand- or finger-receiving envelope 10 form. One of the two partial surfaces 1 or 2 is on the opening side, ie in the direction of an opening 7 the shell 10 longer than the other surface 2 or 1 ie one of the two partial surfaces 1 or 2 forms an extended partial surface or supernatant 11 out, like this in 2 is shown. In this way, the two faces can be 1 and 2 Easier to disassociate from one another when in use 8th and / or to be able to accommodate one or more individual fingers between them.

1 shows a possible embodiment in which one or both of the rotating surfaces 3 and 4 of the partial surfaces 1 and 2 the shell 10 with an adhesive layer 5 coated so that they have a sticky surface. Of course, only areas of one or the other or both circulation surfaces 3 and 4 with an adhesive layer 5 be provided. The adhesive layer 5 So preferably does not take the complete circulation area 3 and or 4 one. Instead, a tack-free area remains 12 on the circulation area 3 and or 4 , which of course preferably in an edge region of the circulation area 3 and or 4 located to the protective film described below 6 to be able to take.

The adhesive layer 5 is for reasons of simplified handling and to protect against sticking in the case of several devices with each other with said protective film 6 or paper or the like provided. The protective film 6 resembles in form and extent of that part surface 1 respectively. 2 whose adhesive layer 5 she should cover. This covers the protective film 6 also the non-stick area 12 in an edge region of the circulation area 3 and or 4 What better grip and peel off the protective film 6 should allow.

• Die Vorrichtung P wird über die Hand 8 und/oder einzelne Finger gestreift. Die Hand 8 fährt dabei in die Öffnung 7 der Vorrichtung P zwischen den beiden Teilflächen 1 und 2 ein, was durch den Überstand 11 im Vergleich zu früher deutlich vereinfacht ist.

Referring to the 1 - 3 explains the operation of the inventive device P as follows:

• The device P will be over the hand 8th and / or single fingers striped. The hand 8th moves into the opening 7 the device P between the two faces 1 and 2 one thing through the supernatant 11 is significantly simplified compared to earlier.

According to 2 then becomes the protective film 6 from the adhesive layer underneath 5 deducted, which should preferably be in the direction of the finder tips. This succeeds simply by being in the area of the tack-free area 12 under the protective film 6 Then there is the protective film 6 to seize and deduct.

The device P is now ready to use. You can now, as in 3 shown, corresponding to arrows 9 or by any movements in all directions, by wholly or partially dabbing, wiping, rubbing, scratching, are used to remove fibers, lint and / or particles from a surface not shown in detail. The adhesive layer 5 binds the fibers, lint and / or particles and thus cleans any surface, textile or non-textile surfaces.

Although only a / a few preferred embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated, it will be obvious that one skilled in the art can add numerous modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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subarea

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subarea

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circulation area

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circulation area

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adhesive layer

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protector

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opening

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hand

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arrow

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shell

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extended partial surface / supernatant

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tack-free zone

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contraption

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 9402146 [0003]
• DE 9402147 [0003]
• DE 9421303 [0003]
• DE 202009000870 [0004]
• DE 1908307 [0005]
• DE 29610859 [0008]
• DE 202013104323 U [0009]

Claims (9)

Device for removing fibers, lint and / or particles from a surface, comprising an adhesive layer (5) on at least one circumferential surface (3, 4) of a sheath (10), the sheath (10) comprising at least two flexible, complementary partial surfaces (3). 1, 2), characterized in that one of the two partial surfaces (1, 2) forms a projection (11). Device for removing fibers, lint and / or particles from a surface, having an adhesive layer (5) on at least one circumferential surface (3, 4) of a sheath (10), the sheath (10) consisting of at least two flexible, complementary partial surfaces (3) 1, 2), characterized in that the circulation surface (3) and / or the circulation surface (4) has a tack-free region (12). Device after Claim 2 , characterized in that the tack-free region (12) is located in an edge region of the circulation surface (3, 4). Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the supernatant (11) in the region of an opening (7) of the sheath (10) is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adhesive layer (5) is provided with a protective film (6). Device after Claim 5 , characterized in that the protective film (6) in shape and size of that part surface (1, 2), whose adhesive layer (5) it is intended to cover. Device after Claim 5 or 6 , characterized in that the protective film (6) covers the tack-free region (12) in the edge region of the rotating surface (3, 4). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sheath (10) via a hand (8), one or more fingers or the like can be guided. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sheath (10) consists of resource-saving and / or recyclable material.

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