Mischsystem-Set

The mixing system set addresses the inconvenience and waste of traditional cleaning products by using sensors to automatically adjust dosing based on collection unit size, ensuring safe and efficient on-site preparation of cleaning agents.

DE102023125995B4Active Publication Date: 2026-03-12MIELE & CO KG
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2023-09-26
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2026-03-12

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Technical Problem

Existing cleaning products are often inconvenient and wasteful due to their low concentration, large packaging, and require user intervention for dosing, posing safety risks and generating plastic waste.

Method used

A mixing system set with sensors to automatically detect collection units and adjust dispensing quantities based on their size, preventing overflow and allowing on-site preparation of cleaning agents from separate liquid containers.

Benefits of technology

Ensures safe, convenient, and efficient production of cleaning agents with reduced plastic waste by allowing precise dosing without user interaction, using sensors to adapt to different collection units and prevent overflow.

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Abstract

Mixing system set, featuring - a mixing system with several liquid containers (8) and a mixing unit (7) designed to mix the liquids from the several liquid containers (8), - a metering device (1) for metering a cleaning agent produced by means of the mixing system into a collection unit (2), wherein the metering device (1) has an outlet (3) for discharging the produced cleaning agent from the metering device (1) into the collection unit (2), - a first sensor (4) configured to detect the collection unit (2) when it is within its field of view, the field of view including a predetermined area below and / or at the outlet (3), - , - a control unit which is designed, in the event of detection of the collection unit (2) by means of the first sensor (4), to initiate the dosing of a predetermined output quantity of the manufactured cleaning agent, characterized by a second sensor (5) which has a mechanical button and is configured to detect an opening radius of an opening of the collection unit (2) when the collection unit (2) is arranged below and / or on the outlet (3), where the control unit is designed to initiate, in the event of detection of the collection unit (2), the dosing of a predetermined output quantity of the manufactured cleaning agent by means of the second sensor (4), which is greater than in the event of detection of the collection unit (2) only by means of the first sensor (4).
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a mixing system set. In particular, the invention relates to a mixing system set configured to produce cleaning agents.

[0002] There is a wide variety of cleaning products and types available for purchase, such as glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner, dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, etc. Users are often unsure which product is right for their specific needs and frequently feel overwhelmed by the selection process. At the same time, the application concentration and method are often complicated and unclear, leading to significant uncertainty among users.

[0003] Most commercially available cleaning products are not highly concentrated and consist of 80 to 98% water, packaged in plastic bottles. As a result, these products contain only a low concentration of active ingredients in their solution form, leading to a large amount of water being transported and an unfavorable ratio of packaging to cleaning agent(s). The plastic bottles are often used only once or infrequently by the user and then discarded after some time. However, they are often only offered in larger packages. This results in unnecessary chemical and plastic waste. Therefore, a device such as a mixing system kit is desirable, allowing users to prepare their own cleaning solution on-site.

[0004] With a device like a coffee machine that can automatically dispense liquids, it's generally possible to dispense different volumes of these liquids. Normally, the user specifies a dispensing volume based on the collection container used, which they then place in the machine to collect the liquid. However, this can lead to the collection container overflowing or being underfilled. This process is also inconvenient for the user.

[0005] Cleaning agents can be irritating to the skin and / or respiratory tract. Therefore, overflowing the collection unit should be avoided. Ideally, the dosing process of the mixing system set should occur without user intervention. It is desirable that the user simply places the collection unit to be filled under and / or at the device's outlet, and the device recognizes which collection unit is present in order to dispense the appropriate amount.

[0006] German patent DE 10 2016 102 829 A1 discloses a mixing system set with a mixing unit designed for mixing liquids from multiple liquid containers. The system includes a sensor that detects a collection unit when it is within its field of view. Different dosing programs are then executed depending on the color of the collection unit.

[0007] US Patent 8,327,889 B2 describes a dosing system with an optical sensor that can detect the dimensions and volume of a collection unit.

[0008] The invention addresses the problem of providing a mixing system set that is convenient and safe to operate. In particular, the problem is to provide a mixing system set that is designed to dispense individually adjusted output quantities without the user having to determine the output quantity.

[0009] According to the invention, this problem is solved by a mixing system set with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are set out in the following dependent claims.

[0010] The advantages achievable with the invention, besides the integration of a dedicated sensor for a potential collection unit, include the ability to differentiate between two collection units and dispense the corresponding amount. This step is performed automatically by the mixing system set, thus significantly increasing ease of use and ensuring safer dispensing. The sensors also function as an overflow protection device.

[0011] The invention relates to a mixing system set comprising - a mixing system with several liquid containers and a mixing unit designed to mix the liquids from the several liquid containers, - a dosing device for dosing the cleaning agent produced by means of the mixing system into a collection unit, wherein the dosing device has an outlet for dispensing the produced cleaning agent from the dosing device into the collection unit, - a first sensor designed to detect the collection unit when it is within its field of view, the field of view including a predetermined area below and / or at the outlet, - a second sensor designed to detect an opening radius of an opening of the collection unit when the collection unit is located below and / or at the outlet, - a control unit designed to initiate the dosing of a predetermined output quantity of the manufactured cleaning agent in the event of detection of the collection unit by means of the first sensor, wherein the predetermined output quantity depends on whether the second sensor detects the opening radius.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the mixing system set further comprises a third sensor configured to detect an additional opening radius of an opening of another collection unit when this unit is positioned below and / or at the outlet. The predetermined dispensing quantity continues to depend on whether the third sensor detects this additional opening radius. This allows the mixing system set not only to detect that a collection unit with an opening radius is present below and / or at the outlet, but also to precisely identify which collection unit with which opening radius is located below and / or at the outlet. In this way, the dispensing process can be adapted to collection units with varying opening radii, and overflow of the different collection units can be prevented. The user does not need to interact with the mixing system set to inform it which collection unit is being used and what the maximum dispensing quantity is.This step is done automatically by the mixing system set, thus significantly increasing ease of use and ensuring safer dosing.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the second and third sensors each have a mechanical stylus. With mechanical styli, the function and accuracy of the detection of the collection units are not affected by their surface. They also exhibit high accuracy. Typically, the housings of the stylus sensors protect signal transmission from influences such as moisture, chemicals, dust, brightness, or mutual interference.

[0014] The preferred first sensor is a time-of-flight sensor. A time-of-flight sensor is fast, accurate, robust, compact, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive. Furthermore, it is unaffected by poor lighting conditions or darkness and can function as a distance sensor. This allows it to also provide level control and overflow protection.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the collection unit is configured as a container, a cloth, or a hand. The mixing system set is therefore designed to dispense a predetermined quantity into a container, cloth, or user's hand, even if these have different fill volumes. If only the first sensor detects the collection unit, but neither the second nor the third sensor detects any of the opening radii, the mixing system set knows that a cloth or the user's hand is within the field of view of the first sensor and dispenses a correspondingly predetermined quantity.

[0016] Preferably, the mixing system set further comprises two collection units designed as vessels, one of which has a predetermined opening radius and a predetermined filling volume, and the other of which has a further predetermined opening radius and a further predetermined filling volume, wherein the opening radius and the predetermined filling volume differ from the further opening radius and the further predetermined filling volume. The mixing system set can further comprise more than two collection units designed as vessels, each with a different opening radius and a different filling volume; for this purpose, additional sensors designed according to the second or third sensor can be provided on the mixing system set.

[0017] According to the invention, the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit is detected exclusively below and / or at the outlet by the first sensor is smaller than the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit is additionally detected below and / or at the outlet by the second sensor. Preferably, when the collection unit is additionally detected below and / or at the outlet by the third sensor, the predetermined output quantity is larger than the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit is detected exclusively below and / or at the outlet by the first sensor, and smaller than the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit is additionally detected below and / or at the outlet by the second sensor. For example, the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit is detected exclusively below and / or at the outlet by the first sensor is between 1 and 10 ml, typically 5 ml.The predetermined dispensing volume upon detection of the collection unit below and / or at the outlet by the first and third sensors is between 20 and 40 ml, typically 25 ml. For example, the predetermined dispensing volume upon detection of the collection unit below and / or at the outlet by the first and second sensors is between 60 and 500 ml, typically 75 ml.

[0018] Preferably, the two containers have the same or substantially the same height. This ensures that the two containers are filled safely below the outlet without splashing of the metered cleaning agent and / or tipping of the container during the filling process.

[0019] Preferably, the manufactured cleaning agent is, depending on predetermined mixing ratios of the liquids, a grill cleaner, oven cleaner, kitchen and / or heavy-duty cleaner, floor cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, dishwashing liquid, glass cleaner, toilet cleaner, bathroom cleaner or descaler.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the mixing system set comprises several liquid containers for storing multiple liquids separately. The separately stored liquids preferably include a surfactant component, a solvent component, an acidic component, an alkaline component, and / or water. The advantages are that, with as few components as possible, the user can easily produce several, a large number, or at least ten of the most commonly used cleaning agents on-site. This ensures on-demand production and use of cleaning agents. As a result, plastic waste can be reduced through reusable containers, and product variety can be reduced by simplifying the offering and creating transparency.Users can prepare the exact amount of their desired cleaning agent they need, depending on factors such as apartment size and furnishings, hobbies, car, etc. Furthermore, there's no need to transport water. Preservatives are also unnecessary, as the cleaning agents can be freshly prepared. They don't require preservation for months of storage. Stabilizers are also unnecessary, since the cleaning agents are used directly. The use of stabilizers, which are normally used to keep the cleaning agent components homogeneously dissolved, is superfluous. With the mixing system kit, users obtain their desired cleaning agent on-site in a simple, user-friendly, and safe manner.

[0021] Preferably, the mixing system set has at least five liquid containers for storing at least five liquids separately. The at least five separately stored liquids preferably include a surfactant component, a solvent component, an acidic component, an alkaline component, and water. Most cleaning agents can be produced with the mixing system set, consisting of at least four components and water. These cleaning agents are preferably so-called household cleaners, even if they can be used in commercial settings. The four essential components are the surfactant component (e.g., a mixture of nonionic and anionic surfactants), the solvent component (e.g., a mixture of a low-boiling solvent and a high-boiling solvent), and the acidic component (e.g., an alkaline component).A mixture of at least one organic acid and at least one complexing agent, and the alkaline component, e.g., an alkali carrier such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, and / or one or more carbonates. The mixing system set contains the four essential components separately, for example, in containers such as cartridges or bottles. Any water required for dilution is readily available on-site in a household or business. Each of the four components is preferably liquid. Preferably, each component is a concentrate.

[0022] Preferably, the mixing unit comprises a mixing section, wherein each of the several components is assigned a dosing point on the mixing section and a pump for dosing the respective component. The mixing system preferably includes a control device configured to activate the pumps assigned to the respective components at a predetermined time. This ensures an advantageous mixing sequence of the components.

[0023] By first dispensing the surfactant and solvent components together in the mixing system, and then optionally mixing the resulting premix with water, the acidic component, and / or the alkaline component, the formation of gel clumps by the surfactant component upon mixing with water is prevented. Such clumps would be practically impossible to dissolve or dissolve only very slowly. This also prevents the mixing system from clogging. Furthermore, the use of this mixing system ensures safe application through automated mixing. This prevents the user from coming into contact with the chemical compounds of the components.

[0024] The predetermined proportions of the components preferably depend on the type of cleaning agent desired by the user. Depending on the type of cleaning agent, the proportions of the components can also be zero. That is, not all cleaning agents need to contain all four of the aforementioned components. Preferably, the mixing system is designed to dose the surfactant component only in combination with the solvent component. That is, every cleaning agent produced contains the solvent component if it contains the surfactant component. The dosage or use of the solvent component is preferably independent of the use of the surfactant component, so that a cleaning agent produced can contain the solvent component but be free of the surfactant component.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the mixing ratio of the surfactant component to the solvent component is from 10:1 to 1:10, preferably 5:1 to 1:5, more preferably 5:1 to 1:1. This ensures good cleaning performance of the manufactured cleaning agent without gel lump formation.

[0026] Preferably, the mixing system comprises a mixing section, wherein each of the several components is assigned a dosing point on the mixing section and a pump for dosing the respective component. The mixing system preferably includes a control device configured to activate the pumps assigned to the respective components at a predetermined time. This ensures an advantageous mixing sequence of the components.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the dosing point associated with the solvent component is located upstream of the dosing point associated with the surfactant component on the mixing section. The control device is preferably configured to dose the solvent component over a period that begins at one point in time before the dosing of the surfactant component and ends at another point in time after the dosing of the surfactant component has ended. This is achieved by controlling the pump associated with each component. This ensures that the surfactant component and the solvent component are dosed simultaneously. This prevents the surfactant component from mixing only with water and forming gel clumps.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the control device is configured and designed to begin dosing water into the mixing section by activating its associated pumps at a time prior to the dosing of the solvent and surfactant components. The dosing point for the water is preferably located downstream of the dosing point for the solvent and surfactant components on the mixing section. This prevents the surfactant component from forming gel clumps when mixed with water.

[0029] Preferably, the dosing point associated with the acidic component and / or the dosing point associated with the alkaline component is located downstream of the dosing point associated with the water on the mixing section. This ensures that the mixture of the surfactant component and the solvent component is already pre-diluted with water when the acidic and / or alkaline component(s) are dosed into the mixing section.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the delivery rates and / or pump cycles are / are the same. Alternatively, and preferably, the delivery rates and / or pump cycles are different. The settings of the delivery rates and / or pump cycles are preferably selected such that the predetermined mixing ratio of the components to each other for the respective cleaning agent to be produced is ensured.

[0031] In one embodiment, the surfactant component comprises a mixture of nonionic and anionic surfactants. Optionally, the surfactant component further contains amphoteric surfactants and biosurfactants. The surfactant component can be a mixture of nonionic and anionic surfactants with solvent and optionally other excipients, optionally also containing amphoteric surfactants and biosurfactants. In one embodiment, the surfactant component contains sodium lauryl ether sulfate, APG (alkyl polyglucoside) rhamnolipid, amine oxide, butoxydiglycol, perfume, enzyme, and water. The surfactant component may contain, for example, 55.00 to 65 wt% sodium lauryl ether sulfate in PG (propylene glycol), 15.00 to 25.00 wt% APG rhamnolipid, 6.00 to 8.00 wt% amine oxide (30%) (<2.5 active%), 3.00 to 7.00 wt% butyloxydiglycol, 0.00 to 1.20 wt% perfume, up to 1.20 wt% enzyme and water to 100.The surfactant component preferably forms a surfactant base in the mixing system set for a hand dishwashing liquid, a grill cleaner, an oven cleaner, and a bathroom cleaner. It further preferably forms a co-base for a kitchen / grill cleaner, a floor cleaner, and an all-purpose cleaner.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the solvent component comprises a mixture of a low-boiling solvent and a high-boiling solvent, the latter comprising a maximum of 20% by weight of the low-boiling solvent. The low-boiling solvent is, for example, ethanol and / or isopropanol. The high-boiling solvent is, for example, propylene glycol. Optionally, the solvent component may contain further excipients and a surfactant. In a preferred embodiment, the solvent component contains ethanol, propylene glycol monobutyl ether, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, and water. The solvent component preferably contains 85.00 to 92.00 wt% ethanol, 6.00 to 10.00 wt% propylene glycol monobutyl ether, 1.50 to 2.50 wt% sodium lauryl ether sulfate (in glycol, butyl glycol) and water to 100. In the mixing system set, the solvent component preferably forms a base for a glass cleaner.It also preferably forms a co-base for a hand dishwashing liquid and a solubilizer for the surfactant component.

[0033] In a further embodiment, the acidic component comprises a mixture of at least one organic acid and at least one complexing agent. The at least one organic acid is preferably citric acid, lactic acid, and / or maleic acid. The at least one complexing agent is preferably phosphonic acid and / or one or more aminocarboxylates. Preferably, the acidic component contains lactic acid, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, for example GLDA 47 S (Aako, Leusden, Netherlands) in the form of an acid, phosphonic acid, and water. The acidic component preferably contains 47.00 to 53.00 wt.% lactic acid, 17.00 to 23.00 wt.% citric acid, 5.00 to 9.00 wt.% GLDA 47 S (acid), 2.00 to 4.00 wt.% phosphonic acid, and water to 100. In the mixing system set, the acidic component preferably forms a base for a descaler, a bathroom cleaner, and a toilet cleaner.Furthermore, it preferably forms a co-base for an oven cleaner, a grill cleaner, a kitchen power cleaner, a floor cleaner and an all-purpose cleaner.

[0034] In another embodiment, the alkaline component comprises an alkali carrier. The alkali carrier preferably comprises sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, and / or one or more carbonates. More preferably, the alkaline component comprises a mixture of alkali carriers such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, and / or carbonates with further excipients such as complexing agents or surfactants. In a preferred embodiment, the alkaline component contains monoethanolamine, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, gluconate (glyconic acid), phosphonate, amine oxide, and water. The alkaline component contains a preferred composition of 37.00 to 43.00 wt.% monoethanolamine, 18.00 to 22.00 wt.% potassium hydroxide 45% / sodium hydroxide 50%, 3.00 to 7.00 wt.% gluconate (gluconic acid), 2.50 to 3.50 wt.% phosphonate, 5.50 to 6.50 wt.% amine oxide (30%) and water to 100.In the mixing system set, the alkaline component preferably forms a base for a grill cleaner and an oven cleaner. It also preferably forms a co-base for a bathroom cleaner, a toilet cleaner, a kitchen cleaner, a floor cleaner, and an all-purpose cleaner.

[0035] In addition to the four essential components and possibly water, the mixing system set may contain further liquids in additional liquid containers, which may contain, for example, the following components: According to one embodiment, the mixing system set further comprises an additional surfactant component. This additional surfactant component preferably contains one or more fatty alcohol ethoxylates.

[0036] In another embodiment, the mixing system set further includes a disinfectant. Preferably, the disinfectant contains one or more quaternary ammonium compounds and / or biocidal amines, preferably bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine. The disinfectant is preferably used for the production of disinfecting cleaning agents such as floor, bathroom, and kitchen cleaners. Furthermore, the disinfectant can also be used as a hand sanitizer.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the mixing system set further comprises a fragrance component. The fragrance component preferably contains at least one fragrance for scenting the manufactured cleaning agent and / or for producing a room fragrance. The fragrance component may contain solvents in addition to the fragrance(s). Preferably, however, the fragrance component is a solvent-free perfume microemulsion.

[0038] In another embodiment, the mixing system set further comprises a viscosity adjustment component. The viscosity adjustment component preferably contains one or more compounds that increase the viscosity of the manufactured cleaning agents.

[0039] An embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in the drawings and is described in more detail below. It is shown schematically and not to scale. Fig. 1 a perspective partial view of the mixing system sets according to the invention during a filling process; Fig. 2 another perspective partial view of the in Fig. 1. Mixing system sets shown in a state before or after a filling process; Fig. 3 another perspective partial view of the in Fig. 2 mixing system sets shown; Fig. 4 a partial top view of the in Fig. 1 mixing system set shown; Fig. 5 a variant of the in Fig. 4 collection unit shown; and Fig. 6 a side view of the in Fig. 1 of the mixing system sets shown during a further filling process.

[0040] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective partial view of the mixing system sets according to the invention during a filling process. The mixing system set has a metering device 1 for metering the cleaning agent produced by the mixing system into a collection unit 2. The collection unit 2 is arranged directly at an outlet (not shown) of the metering device 1, so that it surrounds it during the filling process shown here. The collection unit 2 is designed as a vessel, in particular as a bottle.

[0041] Fig. Figure 2 shows another perspective partial view of the in Fig. Figure 1 shows the mixing system sets in a state before or after a filling process. In this state, the collection unit 2 is arranged at a distance from the dosing unit 1. The dosing unit 1 has an outlet 3 in the form of two lines for discharging the produced cleaning agent from the dosing unit 1 into the collection unit 2.

[0042] The mixing system set comprises several sensors: a first sensor (not shown) configured to detect the collection unit 2 when it is within its field of view, the field of view including a predetermined area below and / or at the outlet 3; and a second sensor 5 configured to detect an opening radius (not shown) of an opening in the collection unit 2 when the collection unit 2 is positioned below and / or at the outlet 3. The mixing system set further comprises a control unit (not shown) configured to dispense a predetermined output quantity of the manufactured cleaning agent upon detection of the collection unit 2 by the first sensor 4, the predetermined output quantity depending on whether the second sensor 5 detects the opening radius. The second sensor 5 has a mechanical push button.

[0043] The mixing system set can further include a third sensor 6 configured to detect an additional opening radius (not shown) of an opening of a further collection unit (not shown) when the latter is arranged below and / or at the outlet 3, wherein the predetermined output quantity continues to depend on whether the third sensor 3 detects the additional opening radius. The third sensor 6 has a mechanical push button.

[0044] Fig. Figure 3 shows another perspective partial view of the in Fig. The two mixing system sets shown. Fig. The partial view shown in Figure 3 corresponds to the one in Figure 3. Fig. Figure 1 shows a partial view, with the difference that the collection device is not shown, but the first sensor 4 is. The first sensor 4 is a time-of-flight sensor. The field of view of the first sensor 4 includes an area below and / or at the outlet 3.

[0045] Fig. Figure 4 shows a partial top view of the area in Fig. 1 Mixing system set shown. Shown is the collection unit 2, which is designed as a vessel, in particular a bottle, having an opening diameter r1, a filling volume v1 and a height h.

[0046] Fig. 5 shows a variant of the in Fig. The mixing system set features, as an alternative or in addition to the one shown in section 6. Fig. In addition to the collection unit shown in section 4, there is another collection unit 2 designed as a vessel, which is located in Fig. Figure 5 shows the further collection unit 2, which is designed as a vessel, has a further opening diameter r2, a further predetermined filling volume v2, and a height h. While the height h is the same for both in Fig. 4 and Fig. Where the 5 vessels shown are the same or essentially the same, the opening diameter r1 and the predetermined filling volume v1 differ from the further opening diameter r2 and the further predetermined filling volume v2.

[0047] Fig. Figure 6 shows a side view of the in Fig. The mixing system set shown in section 1 is used during a further filling process. The collection unit 2 is designed to resemble a user's hand. Alternatively, it could be a cloth, which is not shown here.

[0048] From a comparison of Fig. Figures 4 to 6 show that the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit 2 is detected exclusively below and / or at the outlet by means of the first sensor (not shown) is smaller than the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit 2 is detected below and / or at the outlet by means of the second sensor (not shown). The in Fig. Figure 6 shows a significantly smaller filling volume than the one in Fig. 4 and Fig. The 5 collection units 2 shown. The predetermined output quantity when collection unit 2 is detected below and / or at the outlet by means of the first sensor and the third sensor (not shown) is greater than the predetermined output quantity when collection unit 2 is detected below and / or at the outlet by means of the first sensor only, and is less than the predetermined output quantity when collection unit 2 is detected below and / or at the outlet by means of the first sensor and the second sensor. The in Fig. The filling volume shown in section 5, v2, lies between that shown in the diagram. Fig. 4 shown filling volume v1 and the one in Fig. 6 illustrated filling volumes (not shown) of the hand.

[0049] The mixing system set comprises a mixing system with several liquid containers 8 and a mixing unit 7, which is designed to mix the liquids from the several liquid containers 8, which has a pump unit 9 designed to supply the liquids from the liquid containers 8 to the mixing unit 7 and subsequently to the outlet 3. Reference symbol list h height r1 Opening diameter r2 further opening diameter v1 Filling volume v2 additional filling volume 1 dosing unit 2 collection units 3 Outlets 4 first sensor 5 second sensor 6 third sensor 7 Mixing unit 8 liquid containers 9 Pump unit

Claims

[1] Mixing system set comprising - a mixing system with several liquid containers (8) and a mixing unit (7) designed to mix the liquids from the several liquid containers (8), - a metering device (1) for metering a cleaning agent produced by means of the mixing system into a collection unit (2), wherein the metering device (1) has an outlet (3) for discharging the produced cleaning agent from the metering device (1) into the collection unit (2), - a first sensor (4) configured to detect the collection unit (2) when it is within its field of view, the field of view including a predetermined area below and / or at the outlet (3), - , - a control unit which is designed, in the event of detection of the collection unit (2) by means of the first sensor (4), to initiate the dosing of a predetermined output quantity of the manufactured cleaning agent, characterized by a second sensor (5) which has a mechanical button and is configured to detect an opening radius of an opening of the collection unit (2) when the collection unit (2) is arranged below and / or on the outlet (3), where the control unit is designed to initiate, in the event of detection of the collection unit (2), the dosing of a predetermined output quantity of the manufactured cleaning agent by means of the second sensor (4), which is greater than in the event of detection of the collection unit (2) only by means of the first sensor (4). [2] Mixing system set according to claim 1, characterized bya third sensor (6) which is configured to detect a further opening radius of an opening of a further collection unit (2) when the latter is arranged below and / or at the outlet (3), wherein the predetermined output quantity continues to depend on whether the third sensor (3) detects the further opening radius. [3] Mixing system set according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the third sensor (6) has a mechanical button. [4] Mixing system set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first sensor (4) is a time-of-flight sensor. [5] Mixing system set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the collecting unit (2) is designed as a container, a rag or a hand (8). [6] Mixing system set according to any one of the preceding claims 2 to 5, characterized bytwo receptacle units (2) designed as vessels, wherein one of the two vessels has the opening radius and a predetermined filling volume (v1) and the other of the two vessels has the further opening radius and a further predetermined filling volume (v2), wherein the opening radius and the predetermined filling volume (v1) are different from the further opening radius and the further predetermined filling volume (v2). [7] Mixing system set according to claim 6, characterized by , that the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit (2) is detected below and / or at the outlet (3) by means of the third sensor (6) is greater than the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit (2) is detected below and / or at the outlet (3) by means of the first sensor (4) and is less than the predetermined output quantity when the collection unit (2) is detected below and / or at the outlet (3) by means of the second sensor (5). [8] Mixing system set according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by that a height dimension of the two vessels is the same or substantially the same. [9] Mixing system set according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the manufactured cleaning agent is, depending on predetermined mixing ratios of the liquids, a grill cleaner, oven cleaner, kitchen and / or heavy-duty cleaner, floor cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, dishwashing liquid, glass cleaner, toilet cleaner, bathroom cleaner or descaler. [10] Mixing system set according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by several liquid containers (8) for storing several liquids separately from each other, wherein the separately stored liquids include a surfactant component, a solvent component, an acidic component, an alkaline component and / or water.

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