Device for Cleaning a Wet-Shave Razor

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for cleaning a single-use or multi-use wet-shave razor with a shaving head, consisting of a housing and a rinsing device for rinsing out the shaving head of the wet-shave razor. In accordance with the invention, it is provided that a support and cleaning unit (10) with a support (9) for the shaving head (N2) is provided inside the housing (3), the support and cleaning unit (10) comprising one or more rollers (11) which are arranged on an axis (12) and can be set in rotation in such a way that the impact elements (15) arranged on the circumference of the roller (11) strike the blade/blades (N3) of the shaving head (N2) by the rotation of the roller (11).

Claims

1. Device for cleaning a single-use or multi-use wet-shave razor with a shaving head, comprising a housing and a rinsing device for rinsing out the shaving head of the wet-shave razor, characterized in that a support and cleaning unit with a support for the shaving head is provided inside the housing, the supporting and cleaning unit comprising one or more rollers which are arranged on an axis and can be set in rotation in such a way that the beater elements arranged on the circumference of the roller strike the blade/blades of the shearing head by the rotation of the roller.

2.-11. (canceled)

12. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that the beater elements are movable elements projecting from the periphery of the roller.

13. Cleaning device according to claim 2 characterized in that the beater elements are small lobes which are fixed firmly at one end to the roller.

14. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that the beater elements are fixed elements projecting from the circumference of the roller and formed in such a way that the circumference of the roller perpendicular to the axis is regularly or irregularly undulated.

15. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that the rotation of the roller is triggered automatically or by an additional actuation by the introduction of the wet razor to be cleaned into the region of the supporting and cleaning unit, the impact movement being oscillating or chaotic.

16. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that a nozzle is provided which is connected to a water reservoir by a pipe system via a pump, and wherein this nozzle, directed towards the blade/blades, rinses or rinses off the spaces and/or the surfaces of the blade/blades by a water jet.

17. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that a device with a UV-light for disinfecting the wet razor is provided inside the housing in the region of the reception of the shaving head.

18. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that the cleaning device is operated with battery or accumulator or with water power.

19. Cleaning device according to claim 15 characterized in that the water jet which emerges from the nozzle is pulsating.

20. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that a cleaning agent and/or a disinfectant is provided, which is stored in a tray, which can be removed from the cleaning device and used, for the corresponding dispensing.

21. Cleaning device according to claim 1 characterized in that, in addition, an air jet is alternately or simultaneously emitted onto the shaving head of the wet-shave razor.

Description

FIGURES

[0040] The following represent:

[0041] FIG. 1 A perspective view of a first design example of a cleaning device;

[0042] FIG. 2 Another perspective view of the design example according to FIG. 1;

[0043] FIG. 3 A cut through the cleaning device in accordance with FIG. 1, along line V in accordance with FIG. 1;

[0044] FIG. 4 A cut through the cleaning device in accordance with FIG. 1, along line IV in accordance with FIG. 1;

[0045] FIG. 5 A cut through the cleaning device in accordance with FIG. 1, along line III in accordance with FIG. 1;

[0046] FIG. 6[A] A perspective view of the design example in accordance with FIG. 1, but with the cover element open to show the beater element;

[0047] FIG. 6[B] A perspective enlarged illustration of the beater element in accordance with FIG. 6[B];

[0048] FIG. 7 A perspective view of the cleaning device, but with an alternative design of a roller;

[0049] FIG. 8 A perspective view of an assembly for insertion into the housing of the cleaning device, consisting of a roller, partial drive and filter element;

[0050] FIG. 9 A rearward perspective view of the design example in accordance with FIG. 1, but with another cover element open to show the drying ventilation;

[0051] FIG. 10 A perspective view of the design example in accordance with FIG. 1, but with the wet razor in place;

[0052] FIG. 11. A first example of a possible mounting of the design example with a mirror on a wall using a suction cup;

[0053] FIG. 12 A further example of a possible mounting of the design example with a mirror on a wall using a clamp element.

DESCRIPTION OF A DESIGN EXAMPLE

[0054] FIGS. 1 to 10 show an example of a cleaning device 1. The cleaning device 1 is used to pick up and clean a wet-shave razor N (FIG. 10-12).

[0055] The wet-shave razor N described consists of a handle element N1 and a shaving head N2 arranged on the hand grip element. The shaving head N2 in turn comprises at least one blade N3 for cutting the beard hairs/hairs.

[0056] The cleaning device 1 consists of a housing 3 and a power supply unit 4. The housing 3 has side walls 5 and an opening 6 into which the wet razor intended for cleaning can be inserted. The opening 6 is dimensioned so that at least the shaving head N2 can be inserted. This opening 6 can be closed by a cover element. A window 2 gives the possibility to monitor the shearing head during the cleaning process. This inspection window 2 is located above the cleaning device 10.

[0057] For cleaning, a water reservoir 7 is provided, which is also located inside the housing 3. An unspecified pipe system connects the water tank 7 with a spraying device directed at the shaving head of the wet razor to be cleaned. This spraying device may comprise one or more jets of water.

[0058] The cleaning device 1 also includes a support and cleaning device 10. It comprises a support 9 for receiving the N2 shaving head of the wet razor N and one or more rollers 11 arranged on a common axis 12. The rollers 11 are externally driven. Preferably a transmission belt 13 is provided which is powered by a motor 14. This sets axis 12 in rotation with roller 11/roller 11. The beater elements 15 are arranged at the circumference of the rollers 11. These beater elements 15 have a flap-like design. This means that these protrude radially from the circumference of roll 11 and are undetachably arranged with one side on the circumference of roll 11. The remaining part of the beater element 15 is freely movable. The length of the freely movable part is dimensioned in such a way that it extends to the support 9 and thus reaches the shearing head N2, which rests on the support 9, by rotating the roll 11/roll 11.

[0059] FIGS. 7 and 8 show an alternative design of roller 11. The beater elements 15 are formed in such a way that the circumference of the respective roller 11 is wave-shaped. The wavy design extends perpendicular to the axis 12. A special design provides that the beater elements 15 of the respective rollers 11 are arranged offset to each other. Alternatively, the body of the roll 11 and the percussion element 15 can also be made of different materials.

[0060] To carry out the cleaning process, the wet-shave razor N is inserted into the opening 6 in such a way that the shaving head N2 comes into contact with the support 9 of the support and cleaning device 10. The rotation of the rollers 11 is started by the support of the wet-shave razor N. As a result, the beater elements 15 reach the blades N3 of the shearing head N2 in rhythm or chaotically. This beater causes the blade N3 to vibrate and at least slightly loosens sticky hairs. A water jet directed at the blades N3 supports the loosening process and washes away the dirt particles from the blade N3. Thus the blade N3 or the shaving head N2 is cleaned.

[0061] The flushed out liquid then drains through the sewer into an unspecified container for the collection of the corresponding waste water. Alternatively, a closed water circulation system can also be provided.

[0062] The rinsing process described above can be carried out in different ways. On one hand, it is possible for a continuous water jet to take place via the spraying device. In order to cover the entire width of the blade, the jet of the spraying device is intended to be broadly diversified, to encompass several water jets or to be oscillating in one or more water jets. This can be electrically controlled. On the other hand it is possible that the water jet exits the nozzle pulsating. Due to the associated impulse, a higher cleaning power can be achieved. In addition, the last described design can save water.

[0063] A further formation that in additioneither via the same spraying device or a further outletair is given to the shearing head or the blades and the spaces between them. The air can be discharged either in batches to the water jet or after the water has been cleaned. The air itself exits either pulsating or continuous.

[0064] The process is preferably automatic. Once the cleaning process is complete, the beater movements and the corresponding rinsing process end, so that the user can see that he can now remove the wet razor from the cleaning device again. The cleaning process is complete.

[0065] The roller 11/rollers 11 can be easily replaced. The axis 12 protrudes beyond the longitudinal extension of the rollers 11 and can thus be brought into the correct position in the direction of arrow 16 in a guide 14 provided in the cleaning device 1.

[0066] In FIG. 8 an alternative assembly 8 is shown. Irrespective of the design of roller 11, the entire assembly, which preferably includes all wear elements of cleaning device 1, can be removed and replaced at once. In addition to the roller 11, the assembly can also include a filter element (not shown in detail) and drive elements.

[0067] In order for the cleaned wet-shave razor N to dry faster, a blower device 17 is integrated in the cleaning device 1. This blower device 17 can be activated via a switching element 18. A fan 19, as part of the blower 17, blows air from outlet ducts 20 against the N2 shaving head of the wet-shave razor N arranged from cleaning device 1.

[0068] In the design examples shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 a mirror 21 is provided. This is arranged in the air flow of the blower device 17 so that it is straight in the bathroom or under the shower fog-free. Therefore the blower device 17 in such a design has a second function.

[0069] The cleaning device 1 thus makes it possible to gently clean single-use wet-shave razors as well as multi-use wet-shave razors, so that the hair inside the razor blades and the corresponding dirt are almost removed. This in turn makes it possible for single-use wet-shave razors to be used several times. Due to the modular design, it is possible to provide additional disinfection devices or other cleaning agents.

[0070] With the cleaning device 1 a device is provided with which wet-shave razors 2 can be cleaned in a very simple and efficient way.

REFERENCE SIGN LIST

Device for Cleaning a Wet-Shave Razor

[0071] 1 Cleaning device [0072] 2 Inspection window [0073] 3 Housing [0074] 4 Power supply unit [0075] 5 Side walls [0076] 6 Opening [0077] 7 Water reservoir [0078] 8 Assembly [0079] 9 Support [0080] 10 Support and cleaning device [0081] 11 Roller [0082] 12 Axis [0083] 13 Transmission belts [0084] 14 Conduct [0085] 15 Beater element [0086] 16 Arrow direction [0087] 17 Blower device [0088] 18 Switching element [0089] 19 Ventilator [0090] 20 Exhaust ducts [0091] 21 Mirror [0092] N Wet-shave razor [0093] N1 Hand grip element [0094] N2 Shaver head [0095] N3 Blades