Cleaning device for cleaning pipes and receptacles

Abstract

A cleaning device is provided for cleaning pipes and receptacles. A handle is disposed on one end of the post, and a cleaning head is disposed on the other end. The cleaning head has at least one cleaning element. The cleaning head has a longitudinal section with an outer contour that is rotationally symmetrical to the longitudinal axis of the cleaning head. At least a portion of the outer contour has a circumferential projection and/or a reduced diameter section.

1 . A cleaning device for cleaning pipes and receptacles, comprising: 
 a post  1 ;    a cleaning head  2  disposed on one end of the post, wherein the cleaning head is provided with at least one cleaning element  2   a , wherein the cleaning head  2  has a longitudinal section with an outer contour that is rotationally symmetrical to a longitudinal axis  13  of the cleaning head, and wherein at least a portion of said outer contour has at least one of a circumferential projection and a reduced diameter section; and    a handle  3  disposed on an opposite end of said post  1 .    
   
   
       2 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein said post  1  or said cleaning head  2  is provided with at least one joint  5 ,  5   a ;  12 ,  12   a ; especially in the form of a film articulation, that enables a relative movement between said handle  3  and said cleaning head  2 .  
   
   
       3 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one cross-sectional reduction  5 ,  5   a ;  12 ,  12   a  is provided on said cleaning head  2  or said post  1 , and wherein said at least one cross-sectional reduction enables an angling of longitudinal axes  6 , 7  of respectively adjacent portions  8 ,  9  relative to one another in only a single plane or direction.  
   
   
       4 . A cleaning device according to  claim 3 , wherein said at least one cross-sectional reduction  5 ,  5   a ;  12 ,  12   a  is formed by two recesses  10 ,  11  in the material of said cleaning head  2  or post  1  that transverse to the longitudinal axis are disposed opposite one another.  
   
   
       5 . A cleaning device according to  claim 3 , wherein in the region of said at last one cross-sectional reduction  5 ,  5   a ;  12 ,  12   a , a cross-sectional contour has an essentially right-angled, oval or similar shape.  
   
   
       6 . A cleaning device according to  claim 3 , wherein at least two cross-sectional reductions  5 ; 5   a ,  12 ; 12   a  are disposed one after the other in the direction of said longitudinal axis  13  of said cleaning head  2  or of said post  1 , and wherein said cross-sectional reductions are offset or rotated relative to one another on said longitudinal axis.  
   
   
       7 . A cleaning device according to  claim 6 , wherein said angle of rotation between said cross-sectional reductions that are offset relative to one another along said longitudinal axis  13  is 90°.  
   
   
       8 . A cleaning device according to  claim 2 , wherein a hollow profiled member  14 , especially in the form of a tubular part, is provided, and wherein said hollow profiled member is adapted to be slid over said at least one joint to block the latter.  
   
   
       9 . A cleaning device according to  claim 8 , wherein said hollow profiled member or tubular part  14  is displaceably mounted on at least one of the shaft of said cleaning head and said post  1 .  
   
   
       10 . A cleaning device according to  claim 8 , wherein an inner cross-sectional contour of said hollow profiled member  14  corresponds to a cross-sectional contour  16  of portions  8 ,  9  adjoining said at least one joint, which is in the form of a cross-sectional reduction.  
   
   
       11 . A cleaning device according to  claim 8 , wherein said hollow profiled member  14  or tubular part is laterally open along at least a portion of its length, thereby being provided with a C-shaped cross-section or a window-like opening.  
   
   
       12 . A cleaning device according to  claim 8 , wherein said post  1  is provided with a first portion having a smaller diameter and a second portion having a greater diameter, wherein said cleaning head  2  is secured to said first portion of said post  1 , wherein said hollow profiled member  14  is displaceably mounted on said first portion, and wherein said hollow profiled member  14  is at least partially insertable into said second portion of said post  1 .  
   
   
       13 . A cleaning device according to  claim 8 , wherein said hollow profiled member  14  is formed on one of said post  1  and said cleaning head  2 , or wherein said hollow profiled member  14  forms at least one of said post  1  and said handle  3 .  
   
   
       14 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning elements  2   a , which may be formed on said cleaning head  2 , are a plurality of bristles, tubular or strip-shaped textiles, or formed-on or spongy materials.  
   
   
       15 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning head  2 , with a formed-on cross-sectional reduction  5 ,  5   a  or  a  formed-on universal joint, is securable and replaceable, in particular on said post  1 , via a detachable connection.  
   
   
       16 . A cleaning device according to  claim 15 , wherein said detachable connection is a closure in the form of a bayonet closure, snap closure, catch closure or clip closure.  
   
   
       17 . A cleaning device according to  claim 15 , wherein said detachable connection is provided between said cleaning head  2  and said post  1  via a positive securement against rotation.  
   
   
       18 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein said handle  3 , said post  1 , and said cleaning head  2  form a recessed area for a container or is provided with a container, wherein said container serves for receiving liquid, pasty or pulverous material, especially at least one of cleaning, fragrance and maintenance or repair material.  
   
   
       19 . A cleaning device according to  claim 18 , wherein said container is refillable or replaceable, or is pressurized, or the material or medium disposed therein is under pressure.  
   
   
       20 . A cleaning device according to  claim 18 , wherein said container is provided with a pump device.  
   
   
       21 . A cleaning device according to  claim 18 , wherein after actuation of an opening valve or actuation of a pump device, material contained in said container is discharged.  
   
   
       22 . A cleaning device according to  claim 18 , wherein an actuation element is disposed in said handle  3  or said post  1 , and wherein operation of said actuation element opens said container.  
   
   
       23 . A cleaning device according to  claim 18 , wherein material for freshening surrounding air is given off, for example via at least one of a spray head and means provided at said cleaning head Or at least one of cleaning the same and soaking or disinfecting.  
   
   
       24 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein an additional joint part is disposed between said cleaning head  2  and said post  1 , and wherein said joint part can be detachably secured to at least one of said post and said cleaning head.  
   
   
       25 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein a holding device is provided for receiving said cleaning device, which is held therein by at least one magnetic connection or via a Velcro connection.  
   
   
       26 . A cleaning device according to  claim 25 , wherein both of said cleaning device and said holding device, in a frictional or positive manner, carry at least one magnetic element that is respectively mutually withdrawable and/or ejectable.