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EP0893088A1
EP0893088A1 EP98112537A EP98112537A EP0893088A1 EP 0893088 A1 EP0893088 A1 EP 0893088A1 EP 98112537 A EP98112537 A EP 98112537A EP 98112537 A EP98112537 A EP 98112537A EP 0893088 A1 EP0893088 A1 EP 0893088A1
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Jean-Claude Frezal
Holger Biering
Franz Kresse
Heiko Faubel
Klaus Bansemir
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/04Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids for using the exhaust air for other purposes, e.g. for distribution of chemicals in a room, for sterilisation of the air
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/14Bags or the like; Rigid filtering receptacles; Attachment of, or closures for, bags or receptacles

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  • the invention relates to a device for changing the exhaust air Vacuum cleaner.
  • a perfumed vacuum cleaner bag is known from DE 4311258.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a solution with which it can simple way is possible when operating a vacuum cleaner the uncomfortable Avoid odor development, so that subsequent cleaning of the cleaned Space is not required.
  • the invention provides a solution in a surprisingly simple way with which the exhaust air of a vacuum cleaner with a pleasant Smell can be scented. All that is required is the element containing the odorant the opening of its protective cover at a suitable point in the exhaust air path in Arrange vacuum cleaner so that the exhaust air from the vacuum cleaner when operating the same comes into contact with it, accordingly with the Odorant is loaded and so loaded is released to the room.
  • the fragrance-containing element is preferably in the form of a perfume-containing element trained, depending on the user's wishes here any smell directions can be realized.
  • the perfume-containing element is covered with a protective coating Adhesive coating is provided. After opening the protective cover and the The perfume-containing element can then be loosened in the vacuum cleaner be glued in the area of the exhaust air duct, for example, directly on Vacuum cleaner bags or vacuum cleaner insert paper bags or on the vacuum cleaner itself happen.
  • Vacuum cleaner bag is integrated. These paper bags can then be made by the manufacturer can be equipped directly with perfume-containing welded-in carriers.
  • the perfume-containing element as Sponge or filter paper soaked in perfume is formed.
  • the filter paper can be designed in a bag shape and placed over the vacuum cleaner bag become.
  • the protective covering can be made of aluminum foil or a suitable one, for example Plastic film exist, which is perfume-permeable.
  • a vacuum cleaner is shown in simplified form in FIG. 1 and generally with 1 designated.
  • This vacuum cleaner 1 has in its front, designated 2 Area a suction opening, not shown, for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose on.
  • This vacuum cleaner opening stands with the interior of the
  • Vacuum cleaner 1 i.e. in particular with the receiving area 3 for one Vacuum cleaner bags 4, in connection.
  • This vacuum cleaner bag can act, for example, a paper bag that is trained in a known manner det and exchangeable in corresponding receiving grooves in the receiving area 3 of the Vacuum cleaner 1 can be used.
  • the receiving area 3 of the vacuum cleaner 1 is there can be closed with a tightly closing flap, not shown.
  • Vacuum cleaner blower Adjacent to the rear area of the receiving area 3 is in the rear, with 5 designated area of the vacuum cleaner 1 is not shown Vacuum cleaner blower arranged, which when operating the vacuum cleaner 1 closed flap air through the vacuum cleaner hose, not shown through the suction opening in the receiving area 3 and out of this sucks out the back of the vacuum cleaner 1.
  • This air flow path is indicated by arrows 6.
  • the air thus sucked in is dust or the rest Load dirt particles and passes through the vacuum cleaner bag 4, whereby the dust and dust particles are collected by the vacuum cleaner bag 4, while the air through the vacuum cleaner bag 4 to the rear and then emerges from the vacuum cleaner.
  • Vacuum cleaner 1 is provided, which in the illustrated embodiment consists of a strip-like perfume-containing element 7, which in the Exhaust air path of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be used, i.e. in the area between the end of the vacuum cleaner bag 4 and the outlet of the exhaust air from the vacuum cleaner.
  • the perfume-containing element 7 of the device according to the invention is in front of the Use, which is not shown in the drawing, with an odor or provided with a perfume-permeable protective covering, which can consist, for example, of aluminum or plastic film.
  • a perfume-permeable protective covering which can consist, for example, of aluminum or plastic film.
  • Adhesive coating 8 covered with a protective film or the like. The user must then, before using the device, the protective cover and the Remove the protective film from the adhesive coating 8 and then do that Place element 7 in the vacuum cleaner.
  • FIG. 3 shows, it can alternatively be provided that the perfume Element 7 is already integrated into the vacuum cleaner bag 4 on the sales side.
  • FIG. 3 embodiment shows the perfume-containing element 7 attached to the back of the vacuum cleaner bag 4. Is in the state of sale of course, the perfume-containing element 7 again with a protective covering provided, before inserting the vacuum cleaner bag 4 into the vacuum cleaner 1 is remove.
  • the shape of the odorant or perfume-containing element 7 can of course can also be chosen differently.
  • the element 7 can also be sponge-like Such a sponge can then easily enter the gap between the end of the vacuum cleaner bag 4 and the rear end of the Receiving area 3 can be arranged in the exhaust air path in the vacuum cleaner 1.
  • the Element 7 can alternatively also be designed as a perfume-soaked filter bag from the outside over the vacuum cleaner bag 4 and the like. More.

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The device has a perfume-containing element in the waste air path, contained in an open protective shell that is impermeable to the element material. The element has an adhesive strip and the device is integrated into the dust-bag. The element is a sponge or a filter paper. The shell is aluminium or plastic foil.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Veränderung der Abluft eines Staubsaugers.The invention relates to a device for changing the exhaust air Vacuum cleaner.

Beim Betreiben eines Staubsaugers ist es unvermeidlich, daß aus dem Staubsauger in beträchtlichem Umfang Abluft austritt, welche je nach Qualität des aufgesaugten Staubes bzw. Schmutzes und je nach Qualität der Filtereinrichtungen im Staubsauger unterschiedliche Eigenschaffen aufweist. So kommt es häufig vor, daß die Abluft einen staubig muffigen Charakter aufweist, der insbesondere in kleineren Räumen das Wohlbefinden beeinträchtigt, so daß es nach dem Staubsaugen erforderlich ist, den Raum zu belüften.When operating a vacuum cleaner, it is inevitable that from the vacuum cleaner Exhaust air escapes to a considerable extent, which depends on the quality of the suction Dust or dirt and depending on the quality of the filter devices in the vacuum cleaner has different properties. So it often happens that the Exhaust air has a dusty musty character, especially in smaller ones Clear the well-being impaired so that after vacuuming it is necessary to ventilate the room.

Grundsätzlich ist es bereits bekannt, Staubsauger mit Zusatreinrichtungen auszurüsten, die die Abluft des Staubsaugers zusätzlich verwenden. So ist es beispielsweise bei Staubsaugern, die in Krankenhäusern eingesetzt werden, bekannt, in den Abluftkanal eine Dosiereinrichtung für Chemikalien, insbesondere für Desinfektionsmittel, einzusetzen, so daß die aus dem Staubsauger austretende Abluft dann mit geeignetem Desinfektionsmittel beladen ist und gleichzeitig mit dem Saugen eine Desinfizierung des zu reinigenden Raumes erfolgt.Basically, it is already known to vacuum cleaners with additional devices equip, which additionally use the exhaust air of the vacuum cleaner. That's the way it is known for example in vacuum cleaners used in hospitals, in the exhaust air duct a metering device for chemicals, especially for Use disinfectant so that the exiting from the vacuum cleaner Exhaust air is then loaded with a suitable disinfectant and at the same time with the Vacuum disinfection of the room to be cleaned takes place.

Ein parfümierter Staubsaugerbeutel ist aus der DE 4311258 bekannt.A perfumed vacuum cleaner bag is known from DE 4311258.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Lösung zur Verfügung zu stellen, mit der es auf einfache Weise möglich ist, beim Betreiben eines Staubsaugers die unangenehme Geruchsentwicklung zu vermeiden, so daß ein nachfolgendes Belüften des gereinigten Raumes nicht erforderlich ist. The object of the invention is to provide a solution with which it can simple way is possible when operating a vacuum cleaner the uncomfortable Avoid odor development, so that subsequent cleaning of the cleaned Space is not required.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Vorrichtung der eingangs bezeichneten Art erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch ein geruchsstoffhaltiges, in den Abluftweg des Staubsaugers einsetzbares Element, welches in einer geruchsstoffundurchlässigen, öffenbaren Schutzumhüllung angeordnet ist.This object is achieved with a device of the type described in the introduction solved according to the invention by an odoriferous, in the exhaust air of Element which can be used in a vacuum cleaner and which is in an odor-impermeable, openable protective cover is arranged.

Mit der Erfindung wird auf überraschend einfache Weise eine Lösung zur Verfügung gestellt, mit der die Abluft eines Staubsaugers sozusagen mit einem angenehmen Geruch beduftet werden kann. Dazu ist lediglich das geruchsstoffhaltige Element nach dem Öffnen seiner Schutzumhüllung an geeigneter Stelle im Abluftweg im Staubsauger anzuordnen, so daß die Abluft des Staubsaugers beim Betreiben desselben zwangsweise mit diesem in Kontakt kommt, entsprechend mit dem Geruchsstoff beladen wird und so beladen an den Raum abgegeben wird.The invention provides a solution in a surprisingly simple way with which the exhaust air of a vacuum cleaner with a pleasant Smell can be scented. All that is required is the element containing the odorant the opening of its protective cover at a suitable point in the exhaust air path in Arrange vacuum cleaner so that the exhaust air from the vacuum cleaner when operating the same comes into contact with it, accordingly with the Odorant is loaded and so loaded is released to the room.

Vorzugsweise ist das geruchsstoffhaltige Element als parfümhaltiges Element ausgebildet, wobei je nach Anwenderwünschen hier beliebige Geruchsrichtungen verwirklicht werden können.The fragrance-containing element is preferably in the form of a perfume-containing element trained, depending on the user's wishes here any smell directions can be realized.

Zur einfachen Montage der Vorrichtung im Staubsauger ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, daß das parfümhaltige Element mit einer mit einer Schutzbeschichtung abgedeckten Kleberbeschichtung versehen ist. Nach dem Öffnen der Schutzumhüllung und dem Lösen der Schutzbeschichtung kann das parfümhaltige Element dann im Staubsauger im Bereich des Abluftweges angeklebt werden, dies kann beispielsweise direkt am Staubsaugerbeutel bzw. Staubsaugereinsatzpapierbeutel oder am Staubsauger selbst geschehen.For simple assembly of the device in the vacuum cleaner, it is preferably provided that that the perfume-containing element is covered with a protective coating Adhesive coating is provided. After opening the protective cover and the The perfume-containing element can then be loosened in the vacuum cleaner be glued in the area of the exhaust air duct, for example, directly on Vacuum cleaner bags or vacuum cleaner insert paper bags or on the vacuum cleaner itself happen.

Alternativ kann auch vorgesehen sein, daß die Vorrichtung in einen Staubsaugerbeutel integriert ist. Diese Papierbeutel können dann vom Hersteller direkt mit parfümhaltigen eingeschweißten Trägern ausgerüstet werden.Alternatively, it can also be provided that the device in one Vacuum cleaner bag is integrated. These paper bags can then be made by the manufacturer can be equipped directly with perfume-containing welded-in carriers.

Um eine möglichst große Übertragungsoberfläche zur Abgabe des Geruchsstoffes an die Abluft zu erreichen, ist vorteilhaft vorgesehen, daß das parfümhaltige Element als Schwamm oder mit Parfüm getränktes Filterpapier ausgebildet ist. Das Filterpapier kann dabei in Tütenform ausgestaltet sein und über den Staubsaugerbeutel gestülpt werden.To have the largest possible transfer surface for releasing the odorant To reach the exhaust air, it is advantageously provided that the perfume-containing element as Sponge or filter paper soaked in perfume is formed. The filter paper can be designed in a bag shape and placed over the vacuum cleaner bag become.

Die Schutzumhüllung kann beispielsweise aus Aluminiumfolie oder einer geeigneten Kunststoffolie bestehen, welche parfümundurchlässig ist.The protective covering can be made of aluminum foil or a suitable one, for example Plastic film exist, which is perfume-permeable.

Die Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand der Zeichnung bei- spielsweise näher erläutert. Diese zeigt in:

Fig. 1
in vereinfachter perspektivischer Darstellung ausschnittsweise einen Staubsauger mit eingesetztem Staubsaugerbeutel und mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
Fig. 2
ebenfalls in perspektivischer Darstellung die Vorrichtung nach Figur 1 und
Fig. 3
eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, welche in einen Staubsaugerpapierbeutel integriert ist.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing, for example. This shows in:
Fig. 1
a simplified perspective representation of a vacuum cleaner with an inserted vacuum cleaner bag and with a device according to the invention,
Fig. 2
also in perspective the device of Figure 1 and
Fig. 3
a modified embodiment of a device according to the invention, which is integrated in a vacuum cleaner paper bag.

Ein Staubsauger ist in Figur 1 teilweise vereinfacht dargestellt und allgemein mit 1 bezeichnet. Dieser Staubsauger 1 weist in seinem vorderen, mit 2 bezeichneten Bereich eine nicht dargestellte Saugöffnung zum Anschließen eines Staubsaugerschlauches auf. Diese Staubsaugeröffnung steht mit dem Innenraum desA vacuum cleaner is shown in simplified form in FIG. 1 and generally with 1 designated. This vacuum cleaner 1 has in its front, designated 2 Area a suction opening, not shown, for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose on. This vacuum cleaner opening stands with the interior of the

Staubsaugers 1, d.h. insbesondere mit dem Aufnahmebereich 3 für einen Staubsaugerbeutel 4, in Verbindung. Bei diesem Staubsaugerbeutel kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Papierbeutel handeln, der in bekannter Weise ausgebil det und auswechselbar in entsprechende Aufnahmenuten im Aufnahmebereich 3 des Staubsaugers 1 einsetzbar ist. Der Aufnahmebereich 3 des Staubsaugers 1 ist dabei mit einer nicht dargestellten dicht schließenden Verschlußklappe verschließbar.Vacuum cleaner 1, i.e. in particular with the receiving area 3 for one Vacuum cleaner bags 4, in connection. This vacuum cleaner bag can act, for example, a paper bag that is trained in a known manner det and exchangeable in corresponding receiving grooves in the receiving area 3 of the Vacuum cleaner 1 can be used. The receiving area 3 of the vacuum cleaner 1 is there can be closed with a tightly closing flap, not shown.

Angrenzend an den hinteren Bereich des Aufnahmebereiches 3 ist im hinteren, mit 5 bezeichneten Bereich des Staubsaugers 1 ein nicht dargestelltes Staubsaugersauggebläse angeordnet, welches bei Betreiben des Staubsaugers 1 bei geschlossener Verschlußklappe Luft durch den nicht dargestellten Staubsaugerschlauch durch die Saugöffnung in den Aufnahmebereich 3 und aus diesem heraus nach hinten aus dem Staubsauger 1 heraussaugt. Dieser Luftströmungsweg ist durch Pfeile 6 angedeutet. Die somit angesaugte Luft ist mit Staub bzw. übrigen Schmutzpartikeln beladen und tritt durch den Staubsaugerbeutel 4 hindurch, wobei vom Staubsaugerbeutel 4 die Schmutz- und Staubpartikel aufgefangen werden, während die Luft durch den Staubsaugerbeutel 4 hindurch nach hinten und anschließend aus dem Staubsauger austritt.Adjacent to the rear area of the receiving area 3 is in the rear, with 5 designated area of the vacuum cleaner 1 is not shown Vacuum cleaner blower arranged, which when operating the vacuum cleaner 1 closed flap air through the vacuum cleaner hose, not shown through the suction opening in the receiving area 3 and out of this sucks out the back of the vacuum cleaner 1. This air flow path is indicated by arrows 6. The air thus sucked in is dust or the rest Load dirt particles and passes through the vacuum cleaner bag 4, whereby the dust and dust particles are collected by the vacuum cleaner bag 4, while the air through the vacuum cleaner bag 4 to the rear and then emerges from the vacuum cleaner.

Erfindungsgemäß ist nun eine Vorrichtung zur Veränderung der Abluft desAccording to the invention is now a device for changing the exhaust air of the

Staubsaugers 1 vorgesehen, die beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel aus einem streifenförmigen parfümhaltigen Element 7 besteht, welches in den Abluftweg des Staubsaugers 1 einsetzbar ist, d.h. in den Bereich zwischen dem Ende des Staubsaugerbeutels 4 und dem Austritt der Abluft aus dem Staubsauger. Vacuum cleaner 1 is provided, which in the illustrated embodiment consists of a strip-like perfume-containing element 7, which in the Exhaust air path of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be used, i.e. in the area between the end of the vacuum cleaner bag 4 and the outlet of the exhaust air from the vacuum cleaner.

Bei dem in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das parfümhaltige Element 7 als parfümgetränkter Filterpapierstreifen ausgebildet, der wenigstens unterseitig mit einer Kleberbeschichtung 8 versehen ist und somit geeignet im Abluftweg des Staubsaugers in dessen Aufnahmebereich 3 angeklebt werden kann, derart, daß die aus dem Staubsaugerbeutel 4 austretende Luft zwangsweise in Kontakt mit dem parfümhaltigen Element 7 gelangt und somit mit Parfümpartikeln beladen wird, so daß die Abluft parfümbeladen und damit mit einem angenehmen Geruch aus dem Staubsauger austritt.In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, this is perfume-containing element 7 formed as a perfume-soaked filter paper strip, the is provided at least on the underside with an adhesive coating 8 and is therefore suitable be glued in the exhaust air path of the vacuum cleaner in its receiving area 3 can, such that the air emerging from the vacuum cleaner bag 4 is forced into Contact with the perfume-containing element 7 and thus with perfume particles is loaded so that the exhaust air is loaded with perfume and thus with a pleasant Smell comes out of the vacuum cleaner.

Das parfümhaltige Element 7 der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist vor der Ingebrauchnahme, was zeichnerisch nicht dargestellt ist, noch mit einer geruchs- bzw. parfümundurchlässigen Schutzumhüllung versehen, die beispielsweise aus Aluminium- oder Kunststoffolie bestehen kann. Außerdem ist vorzugsweise die Kleberbeschichtung 8 mit einer Schutzfolie oder dergl. abgedeckt. Der Anwender muß dann vor der Ingebrauchnahme der Vorrichtung die Schutzumhüllung sowie die Schutzfolie der Kleberbeschichtung 8 entfernen und kann dann anschließend das Element 7 im Staubsauger anordnen.The perfume-containing element 7 of the device according to the invention is in front of the Use, which is not shown in the drawing, with an odor or provided with a perfume-permeable protective covering, which can consist, for example, of aluminum or plastic film. In addition, preferably Adhesive coating 8 covered with a protective film or the like. The user must then, before using the device, the protective cover and the Remove the protective film from the adhesive coating 8 and then do that Place element 7 in the vacuum cleaner.

Wie Figur 3 zeigt, kann alternativ auch vorgesehen sein, daß das parfümhaltige Element 7 bereits verkaufsseitig in den Staubsaugerbeutel 4 integriert ist. Beim in Figur 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das parfümhaltige Element 7 dabei rückseitig am Staubsaugerbeutel 4 befestigt. Im Verkaufszustand ist dabei selbstverständlich das parfümhaltige Element 7 wieder mit einer Schutzumhüllung versehen, die vor dem Einsetzen des Staubsaugerbeutels 4 in den Staubsauger 1 zu entfernen ist.As Figure 3 shows, it can alternatively be provided that the perfume Element 7 is already integrated into the vacuum cleaner bag 4 on the sales side. When in FIG. 3 embodiment shows the perfume-containing element 7 attached to the back of the vacuum cleaner bag 4. Is in the state of sale of course, the perfume-containing element 7 again with a protective covering provided, before inserting the vacuum cleaner bag 4 into the vacuum cleaner 1 is remove.

Die Form des geruchsstoff- bzw. parfümhaltigen Elementes 7 kann selbstverständlich auch anders gewählt werden. So kann das Element 7 auch schwammartig ausgebildet sein, ein solcher Schwamm kann dann auf einfache Weise in den Zwischenraum zwischen dem Ende des Staubsaugerbeutels 4 und dem hinteren Ende des Aufnahmebereiches 3 im Abluftweg im Staubsauger 1 angeordnet werden. Das Element 7 kann alternativ auch als parfümgetränkte Filtertüte ausgebildet sein, die von außen über den Staubsaugerbeutel 4 gestülpt wird und dergl. mehr.The shape of the odorant or perfume-containing element 7 can of course can also be chosen differently. The element 7 can also be sponge-like Such a sponge can then easily enter the gap between the end of the vacuum cleaner bag 4 and the rear end of the Receiving area 3 can be arranged in the exhaust air path in the vacuum cleaner 1. The Element 7 can alternatively also be designed as a perfume-soaked filter bag from the outside over the vacuum cleaner bag 4 and the like. More.

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Vorrichtung zur Veränderung der Abluft eines Staubsaugers
gekennzeichnet durch
ein geruchsstoffhaltiges, in den Abluftweg des Staubsaugers (1) einsetzbares Element (7), welches in einer geruchsstoffundurchlässigen, öffenbaren Schutzumhüllung angeordnet ist.
Device for changing the exhaust air of a vacuum cleaner
marked by
an element (7) containing an odor substance which can be inserted into the exhaust air path of the vacuum cleaner (1) and which is arranged in an openable protective covering which is impermeable to odor substances.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das geruchsstoffhaltige Element (7) als parfümhaltiges Element ausgebildet ist.
Device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the odoriferous element (7) is designed as a perfume-containing element.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das parfümhaltige Element (7) mit einer mit einer Schutzbeschichtung abgedeckten Kleberbeschichtung (8) versehen ist.
Device according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the perfume-containing element (7) is provided with an adhesive coating (8) covered with a protective coating.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß diese in einen Staubsaugerbeutel (4) integriert ist.
Device according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
characterized,
that this is integrated in a vacuum cleaner bag (4).
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder einem der folgenden,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das parfümhaltige Element (7) als Schwamm oder mit Parfüm getränktes Filterpapier ausgebildet ist.
Device according to claim 1 or one of the following,
characterized,
that the perfume-containing element (7) is designed as a sponge or filter paper impregnated with perfume.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder einem folgenden,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Schutzumhüllung aus Aluminiumfolie oder einer Kunststoffolie besteht.
Device according to claim 1 or a following,
characterized,
that the protective covering consists of aluminum foil or a plastic film.
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