Storage receptacle

Abstract

The invention describes a storage receptacle ( 1 ) for a cleaning device ( 4 ) that features a handle ( 6 ) and a cleaning head ( 5 ), particularly a toilet brush, wherein the storage receptacle ( 1 ) comprises at least a main chamber ( 3 ) for inserting and storing the cleaning device ( 4 ) as well as a closing and sealing arrangement that is coupled to the outer walls of the storage receptacle ( 1 ) in such a way that it can be pivoted from an open position into a closed position. According to the invention, the closing and sealing arrangement is formed by two shell elements ( 28 a, 28 b ) that can be pivoted relative to one another. The storage receptacle ( 1 ) of the invention is characterized by the simple handling of the cleaning device ( 4 ) during its insertion and removal as well as by its appealing visual appearance.

1 . A storage receptacle for a cleaning device having a handle and a cleaning head, the storage receptacle comprising: a main chamber for inserting and storing the cleaning device and a closing and sealing arrangement that is coupled to an outer wall of the storage receptacle so as to be pivotable between an open position and a closed position, the closing and sealing arrangement including two shell elements that are pivotable relative to one another. 
   
   
       2 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 1 , further including pivoting devices for automatically pivoting the two shell elements into the closed position when the cleaning device is inserted into the main chamber. 
   
   
       3 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 2 , wherein the automatic pivoting devices comprise lever elements. 
   
   
       4 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 1 , wherein the main chamber comprises a separate first receptacle element that is arrangeable on top of a pedestal-like second receptacle element that carries the two pivotable shell elements. 
   
   
       5 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 4 , wherein the first and second receptacle elements are connectable to each other via a plug-type connection. 
   
   
       6 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 1 , further including a device for directing cleaning fluid on the cleaning device. 
   
   
       7 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 6 , wherein the device for directing cleaning fluid on the cleaning device is arranged in a secondary chamber that is connected to the main chamber via a through-opening. 
   
   
       8 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 7 , wherein the secondary chamber with the device for directing cleaning fluid upon the cleaning device is located is in a pedestal-like second receptacle element. 
   
   
       9 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 8 , wherein the device for directing cleaning fluid on the cleaning device comprises a spray container. 
   
   
       10 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 9 , further including an actuating mechanism for actuating the spray container, wherein said actuating mechanism is triggerable by inserting the cleaning device into the storage receptacle. 
   
   
       11 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 10 , further including a resetting mechanism for closing the spray container after a brief discharge of cleaning fluid. 
   
   
       12 . The storage receptacle according to  claim 11 , wherein the resetting mechanism includes a spring.