Cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The cleaning apparatus comprises a frame, at least one support device supported on said frame, at least one surface cleaning element, fitted integrally on said support device, which is supported on said frame in a rotating manner between at least one first active work position wherein said at least one cleaning element is turned to a surface to be cleaned and a second inactive rest position wherein said at least one cleaning element is turned diverted from said surface to be cleaned.

1 . Cleaning apparatus comprising: 
 a frame,    at least one support device supported on said frame,    at least one surface cleaning element, fitted to said support device,    said support device being supported on said frame in a rotating manner between at least one first active position in which said at least one cleaning element is rotated to a surface to be cleaned and a second inactive position wherein said at least one cleaning element is diverted from said surface to be cleaned;    wherein said at least one cleaning element comprises at least one fixture base for fitting cloths, between said at least one fixture base and said support device at least one articulated member being interposed, said at least one articulated member rotating on an axis parallel to a rotation axis of said support device.    
   
   
       2 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said frame is substantially shaped as a fork with two substantially parallel horns.  
   
   
       3 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one support device comprises a drum body.  
   
   
       4 . Apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said drum body is supported between said parallel horns of said fork frame, rotating around a transverse connecting axis of said two parallel horns.  
   
   
       5 . Apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein on said drum body two surface cleaning elements are fitted, arranged angularly staggered between themselves and alternately positionable in said active position.  
   
   
       6 . Apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein said at least two cleaning elements have an elongated shape that is substantially straight and parallel to said rotation axis of said drum body.  
   
   
       7 . Apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein said at least two cleaning elements are different from one another.  
   
   
       8 . Apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein between said parallel horns and said drum body, a locking and release device is interposed to lock and release rotation of said drum body between said parallel horns.  
   
   
       9 . Apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein said rotation locking and release device comprises: 
 at least two seats obtained transversely aligned together in said parallel horns, traversed by respective centred holes,    at least one pair of centred and coaxial hollows obtained at the ends of said drum body,    at least one pair of pivots correspondingly insertable through said holes centred in said hollows and equipped, at the ends turned to the exterior, with respective heads coaxially accommodatable in said seats, at least one of said pivots being received coaxially slidable in the respective hollow for a preset length,    at least one key splined rotationally and axially integral on said at least one of said pivots and equipped with at least one pair of centred and coaxial equal diametrically protruding teeth and facing an internal face of at least one of said seats,    at least one elastic contrasting element interposed between said at least one key and said drum body,    at least one first incision having a closed bottom obtained on said internal face of at least one of said seats and copying the profile of said pair of teeth,    at least one second incision the same as said first incision and obtained at one end of said drum body facing said key.    
   
   
       10 . Apparatus according to  claim 9 , wherein said at least one first incision has a star profile with at least four arms arranged in a cross among themselves and alternatively engageable two by two by said equal facing teeth.  
   
   
       11 . Apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein said at least two cleaning elements respectively comprise a plurality of bristles and said least one fixture base for fitting cloths.  
   
   
       12 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said articulated member comprises: 
 at least one foot protruding from said fixture base, turned to said support device and equipped with a first end integrally connected with said fixture base device and a second end turned to the side opposite said first end to said support device,    at least one hinge element interposed between said second end of said foot and said support device, having a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of said support device.    
   
   
       13 . Apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said at least one hinge element is equipped with a limiting device to limit the rotation of said at least one foot in relation to said support device.  
   
   
       14 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said frame is equipped with an operating handle, or with a fixture for an operating handle, substantially protruding from the side opposite said horns.  
   
   
       15 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said support device comprises a body having a transverse star section with several arms.  
   
   
       16 . Apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein each arm supports a cleaning element.  
   
   
       17 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one cleaning element is fitted to said support device with interposed a hooking and unhooking device.  
   
   
       18 . Apparatus according to  claim 17 , wherein said hooking and unhooking device comprises: 
 at least one rib organ that is integral with said cleaning element,    at least one slit obtained in said support device, substantially copying the profile of said rib organ and suitable for receiving the latter inside it,    respective flexible tongues protruding elastically from the ends of said rib organ and having respective ends that are operatable from the exterior,    corresponding hollow teeth obtained in said slit at said flexible tongues and suitable for receiving the latter wedged inside themselves.    
   
   
       19 . Apparatus according to  claim 18 , wherein said at least one slit has its bottom closed.  
   
   
       20 . Apparatus according to  claim 14 , further comprising an elongated handle having a first end connected to said fixture and a cleaning tool removably coupled to a support element provided at said first end of said elongated handle.  
   
   
       21 . Apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein said support element is connected to said elongated handle.  
   
   
       22 . Apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein said support element is connected to said fixture.  
   
   
       23 . Apparatus according to  claim 14 , further comprising an elongated handle having a first end connected to said fixture and a cleaning tool removably coupled to a support element connected to said fixture  
   
   
       24 . Apparatus according to  claim 14 , further comprising an elongated handle having a first end connected to said fixture and a cleaning tool removably coupled to a support element connected to said handle.  
   
   
       25 . Apparatus according to  claim 24 , wherein said support element is connected to said first end of said elongated handle.  
   
   
       26 . Apparatus according to  claim 24 , wherein said support element is connected to said handle at a position intermediate between said first end of the elongated handle and a second end of the elongated handle.  
   
   
       27 . Apparatus according to  claim 24 , wherein said elongated handle is provided with a haft coupled to a second end of the elongated handle opposite to said first end.  
   
   
       28 . Apparatus according to  claim 27  wherein said haft is removably coupled to said second end.  
   
   
       29 . Apparatus according to  claim 27 , wherein said haft is provided with a stick which may be received and housed in an axial cavity provided at said second end of said elongated handle.  
   
   
       30 . Apparatus according to  claim 27 , wherein said stick is suitable for being coupled with a cleaning tool.