Cleaning device and system

Abstract

A portable cleaning device (10), in particular a portable high-pressure cleaner, is proposed, comprising at least one electric bicycle energy storage interface (12) for connection to an electric bicycle energy storage device (14) for an electric bicycle (16) and / or for connection to an electric bicycle energy storage charging device (18).

Description

Prior ArtPortable cleaning devices have already been proposed.Disclosure of the InventionA portable cleaning device, in particular a portable high-pressure cleaner, having at least one electric bicycle energy storage interface for connection to an electric bicycle energy storage for an electric bicycle and / or for connection to an electric bicycle energy storage charger is proposed.By virtue of the configuration of the cleaning device according to the invention, the cleaning device can be supplied with electrical energy by means of an electric bicycle energy store. A particularly flexible use of the cleaning device can be achieved. A particularly high level of user comfort can be realized. A particularly compact cleaning device can be provided.The cleaning device is preferably designed as a high-pressure cleaner or as a low-pressure cleaner. The low-pressure cleaner is configured in particular to generate a liquid pressure of at most 25 bar. It is conceivable that a water pressure of the cleaning device is adjustable. The high-pressure cleaner is configured in particular to generate a liquid pressure of at least 70 bar, preferably of at least 80 bar, preferably of at least 100 bar. "Established" is to be understood in particular as specially programmed, designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is set up for a specific function is to be understood in particular to mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application state and / or operating state.A "portable cleaning device" is to be understood here in particular as a cleaning device for cleaning objects, which cleaning device can be transported by an operator without a transport machine. The portable cleaning device has in particular a mass which is less than 40 kg, preferably less than 10 kg and particularly preferably less than 5 kg.The electric bicycle energy storage interface is provided in particular for an electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy storage device. The electric bicycle energy storage device is preferably provided for supplying a drive unit, in particular an electric motor, of the electric bicycle with electric energy in a state of the electric bicycle energy storage device arranged on the electric bicycle. The electric bicycle energy storage device is preferably designed as an electric bicycle rechargeable battery pack, in particular as a rechargeable electric bicycle energy storage device. "Provided" is to be understood as meaning specially configured, specially designed and / or specially equipped. The fact that an object is provided for a specific function is to be understood to mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application state and / or operating state.Additionally or alternatively, it is conceivable that the electric bicycle energy storage interface is provided for an electrical connection to an electric bicycle energy storage charger. It is conceivable for the cleaning device to be connectable to an electrical energy source via the electric bicycle energy storage charger, for example to the power grid via a socket. The electric bicycle energy storage charger is preferably provided at least for charging the electric bicycle energy storage device.The electric bicycle energy storage device preferably has at least one electrical interface for transmitting electrical energy. The electrical interface is provided in particular for transmitting electrical energy from the electric bicycle energy storage device to the electric bicycle, in particular the drive unit of the electric bicycle, preferably at least in a state of the electric bicycle energy storage device arranged on the electric bicycle. It is conceivable that the electric bicycle energy storage interface is provided for connection to the electric interface of the electric bicycle energy storage, in particular in order to supply the cleaning device, preferably a drive unit, in particular a pump and / or a motor, of the cleaning device, with electric energy.Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the electric bicycle energy storage device to have at least one further electrical interface, in particular one which is different from the electrical interface and in particular spaced apart, and which is preferably provided for an electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy storage interface.It is furthermore proposed that the electric bicycle energy storage interface has a connecting cable for connection to the electric bicycle energy storage device and / or the electric bicycle energy storage charger. Advantageously, a particularly flexible connection can be achieved between the cleaning device and the electric bicycle energy storage device and / or the electric bicycle energy storage charger. A particularly high level of user comfort can be realized. The cleaning device has, for example, a housing. The electric bicycle energy storage interface is preferably arranged on the housing. The electric bicycle energy storage interface preferably has a cable interface for a detachable connection to the connecting cable. In this context, "detachable" is to be understood to mean, in particular, "non-destructively separable". Alternatively, it is conceivable that the connecting cable is firmly connected to the cable interface. The connecting cable preferably comprises an electric bicycle energy storage plug. The electric bicycle energy storage plug is preferably designed to correspond to the electrical interface of the electric bicycle energy storage device and / or the further electrical interface of the electric bicycle energy storage device and / or an interface of the electric bicycle.Furthermore, it is proposed that the electric bicycle energy storage interface has a receptacle for the electric bicycle energy storage device. Advantageously, particularly comfortable handling and / or particularly comfortable transport of the cleaning device and of the electric bicycle energy store can be achieved. A particularly high level of ease of use can be realized. The receptacle is preferably arranged on the housing. The receptacle preferably has electrical contacts for an, in particular direct, electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy store. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the receptacle to have the cable interface. The receptacle preferably has a fastening unit for fastening the electric bicycle energy storage device to the housing. The fastening unit has, for example, clamping means, latching means, hook and loop means, screw connection means, a combination of these or the like for fastening the electric bicycle energy store.It is also proposed that the portable cleaning device has a further electrical interface for connection to an energy source different from an electric bicycle energy store. Advantageously, the cleaning device can be connected particularly flexibly to different energy sources. A particularly high level of flexibility in use and / or a particularly high level of user comfort can be realized. The energy source can be, for example, a power network, a power bank, a solar panel or another electrical energy source that appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. It is conceivable that the cleaning device is provided as an adapter between the energy source and the electric bicycle energy storage device. The electric bicycle energy storage device can preferably be electrically connected to the energy source at least via the cleaning device. It is conceivable that the electric bicycle energy storage device can be charged in a state connected to the energy source via the cleaning device. Preferably, the cleaning device is operable via the energy source in a state connected to the energy source. It is conceivable for the further electrical interface to have a further connecting cable for an electrical connection to the energy source.It is also proposed that the portable cleaning device has a water tank. Advantageously, the cleaning device can be used free of a connection to a liquid source. A cleaning device that can be used in a particularly flexible manner can be provided. Advantageously, a particularly high user comfort can be realized. The water tank is preferably arranged on, preferably at least partially in, the housing. It is conceivable for the water tank to be arranged detachably on the housing. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable for the water tank to be formed at least partially integrally with the housing. The expression "at least one unit or an object and at least one further unit or at least one further object are formed at least partially integrally with one another" is to be understood in particular to mean that at least one element of the unit or of the object is formed integrally with at least one further element of the further unit or of the further object. By "one piece" can be understood to be connected at least in a materially integral manner, for example by a welding process, a soldering process, an adhesive process, an injection molding process and / or another process deemed expedient by the person skilled in the art, and / or advantageously formed in one piece, such as, for example, by production from a casting and / or by production in a single- or multi-component injection molding process and advantageously from a single blank. The water tank can preferably be filled with a cleaning liquid, for example water or the like. The cleaning device has in particular a supply unit for supplying the cleaning liquid into the water tank. It is conceivable that the water tank for filling the water tank can be connected via the supply unit to a liquid source, for example a faucet or the like. The supply unit comprises, for example, a supply hose and a supply opening. The feed hose can be connected in particular to the feed opening. The supply opening is preferably connected fluidically to the water tank. The supply hose is preferably provided for a fluidic connection of the supply opening, in particular of the water tank, to the liquid source, preferably for filling the water tank. The cleaning device has, in particular, an output unit. The output unit is preferably provided for the purpose of outputting the cleaning liquid from the water tank, for example for the purpose of cleaning the electric bicycle, a garden area, a domestic area or another object to be cleaned that appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. The output unit preferably has an output element. The dispensing element is designed, for example, as a dispensing gun, as a nozzle, as a hose opening or the like. The dispensing unit preferably has a hose. The hose is in particular connected fluidically to the water tank. Via the hose, in particular the cleaning liquid can be discharged from the water tank from the discharge element.Furthermore, a system with an electric bicycle energy storage device, in particular the electric bicycle energy storage device already mentioned above, and / or an electric bicycle energy storage charger, in particular the electric bicycle energy storage charger already mentioned above, and with a portable cleaning device according to the invention is proposed. Advantageously, a system can be provided that allows a particularly flexible use of the cleaning device. A particularly high level of user comfort can be achieved.Furthermore, it is proposed that the system has an electric bicycle, in particular the electric bicycle already mentioned above, which is formed separately from the cleaning device. Advantageously, a particularly simple and / or flexible cleaning of the electric bicycle can be achieved. A particularly high level of user comfort can be achieved.It is furthermore proposed that the portable cleaning device can be connected, preferably electrically, to the electric bicycle energy storage device in a state of the electric bicycle energy storage device arranged on the electric bicycle. Advantageously, the cleaning device can be supplied with electrical energy in a particularly simple and / or comfortable manner. A particularly high level of user comfort can be achieved. It is conceivable that the cleaning device can be connected, preferably directly, to the electric bicycle energy storage device in the state arranged on the electric bicycle at least to the further electrical interface of the electric bicycle energy storage device.It is also proposed that the portable cleaning device can be connected to the electric bicycle energy storage device via the electric bicycle. Advantageously, the cleaning device can be supplied with electrical energy in a particularly simple and / or comfortable manner. A particularly high level of user comfort can be achieved. The electric bicycle has, for example, an interface, in particular the interface already mentioned above, for an electrical connection to an electrical energy source, in particular for charging the electric bicycle energy store. Via the interface of the electric bicycle, the electric bicycle energy storage device can be electrically connected to the electric bicycle energy storage interface in a state arranged on the electric bicycle, in particular to an electrical energy supply of the cleaning device via the electric bicycle energy storage device. It is conceivable that the electric bicycle energy storage device can be supplied, in particular can be charged, with electrical energy via the interface of the electric bicycle in a state arranged on the electric bicycle.The cleaning device according to the invention and / or the system according to the invention should / should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the cleaning device according to the invention and / or the system according to the invention can / can have a number which differs from a number of individual elements, components and units mentioned herein in order to fulfil a mode of operation described herein. In addition, in the value ranges specified in this disclosure, values lying within the stated limits should also be considered as disclosed and usable as desired.DRAWINGFurther advantages are evident from the following description of the drawings. The drawing shows an embodiment of the invention. The drawings, specification and claims contain numerous features in combination. The skilled person will expediently also consider the features individually and summarize them to form meaningful further combinations.The following are shown: FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of part of a system having an electric bicycle, an electric bicycle energy storage device and having an electric bicycle energy storage charger, and FIG. 2 shows the electric bicycle energy store in an alternative connection arrangement with the cleaning device in a schematic illustration.DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTFIGS. 1 and 2 show a system 28 having an electric bicycle energy storage 14, an electric bicycle energy storage charger 18, an electric bicycle 16 and a portable cleaning device 10.The cleaning device 10 is designed as a low-pressure cleaner. The low-pressure cleaner is configured to generate a liquid pressure of 25 bar at maximum. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the cleaning device 10 is designed as a high-pressure cleaner.The portable cleaning device 10 has an electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 for connection to the electric bicycle energy storage 14 and / or for connection to the electric bicycle energy storage charger 18. The electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 is provided for an electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy storage 14. The electric bicycle energy storage device 14 is provided for supplying a drive unit, in particular an electric motor, of the electric bicycle 16 with electric energy in a state of the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 arranged on the electric bicycle 16. The electric bicycle energy storage device 14 is designed as an electric bicycle rechargeable battery pack, in particular as a rechargeable electric bicycle energy storage device.Additionally or alternatively, it is conceivable that the electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 is provided for an electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy storage charger 18. It is conceivable for the cleaning device 10 to be connectable to an electrical energy source via the electric bicycle energy storage charger 18, for example to the power grid via a socket. The electric bicycle energy storage charger 18 is provided at least for charging the electric bicycle energy storage 14.The portable cleaning device 10 can be connected to the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 in a state of the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 arranged on the electric bicycle 16. The portable cleaning device 10 can be connected to the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 via the electric bicycle 16. The electric bicycle 16 has an interface 42 for an electrical connection to an electrical energy source. The electric bicycle energy storage device 14 is electrically connected to the interface 42 of the electric bicycle 16 in a state arranged on the electric bicycle 16. Via the interface 42, the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 can be charged in a state arranged on the electric bicycle 16, for example by an electrical connection of the interface 42 to an electrical energy source.The electric bicycle energy storage device 14 can be electrically connected to the electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 via the interface 42 in a state arranged on the electric bicycle 16, in particular for supplying electric energy to the cleaning device 10 via the electric bicycle energy storage device 14. In FIG. 1, the cleaning device 10 is electrically connected to the interface 42 via the electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 for the energy supply by the electric bicycle energy storage 14.The electric bicycle energy storage device 14 has at least one electrical interface 44 for transmitting electrical energy. The electrical interface 44 is provided for transmitting electrical energy from the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 to the electric bicycle 16, in particular the drive unit of the electric bicycle 16, preferably at least in a state of the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 arranged on the electric bicycle 16. In FIG. 2, the cleaning device 10 is electrically connected to the interface 42 via the electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 for the energy supply by the electric bicycle energy storage 14.Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 to have at least one further electrical interface (not shown here), which is in particular different from the electrical interface 44 and in particular spaced apart, and which is provided for an electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy storage interface 12.The electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 has a connecting cable 20 for connection to the electric bicycle energy storage 14 and / or the electric bicycle energy storage charger 18. The cleaning device 10 has a housing 46. The electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 is disposed on the housing 46. The electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 has a cable interface 48 for a detachable connection to the connecting cable 20. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the connecting cable 20 to be firmly connected to the cable interface 48.The connecting cable 20 includes an electric bicycle energy storage plug 50. The electric bicycle energy storage plug 50 is designed to correspond to the electrical interface 44 of the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 and / or the further electrical interface of the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 and / or the interface 42 of the electric bicycle 16.The electric bicycle energy storage interface 12 has a receptacle 22 for the electric bicycle energy storage 14. The receptacle 22 is arranged on the housing 46. The receptacle 22 has electrical contacts (not shown here) for an, in particular direct, electrical connection to the electric bicycle energy storage device 14. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the receptacle 22 to have the cable interface 48. The receptacle 22 has a fastening unit (not shown here) for fastening the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 to the housing 46. The fastening unit has, for example, clamping means, latching means, hook and loop means, screw connection means, a combination of these or the like for fastening the electric bicycle energy storage device 14.The portable cleaning device 10 has a further electrical interface 24 for connection to an energy source different from the electric bicycle energy store 14. The energy source can be, for example, a power network, a power bank, a solar panel or another electrical energy source that appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. It is conceivable that the cleaning device 10 is provided as an adapter between the energy source and the electric bicycle energy storage 14. The electric bicycle energy storage device 14 is electrically connectable to the energy source at least via the cleaning device 10. It is conceivable that the electric bicycle energy storage device 14 can be charged in a state connected to the energy source via the cleaning device 10. The cleaning device 10 is operable via the energy source in a state connected to the energy source. It is conceivable for the further electrical interface 24 to have a further connecting cable (not shown here) for an electrical connection to the energy source.The portable cleaning device 10 has a water tank 26. The water tank 26 is arranged on, preferably at least partially in, the housing 46. It is conceivable for the water tank 26 to be arranged detachably on the housing 46. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable for the water tank 26 to be formed at least partially integrally with the housing 46.The cleaning device 10 has a supply unit 36 for supplying a cleaning liquid into the water tank 26. It is conceivable that the water tank 26 for filling the water tank 26 can be connected via the supply unit 36 to a liquid source, for example a faucet or the like.The supply unit 36 comprises, for example, a supply hose 40 and a supply opening 38. The supply hose 40 is connectable to the supply opening 38. The supply port 38 is fluidly connected to the water tank 26. The supply hose 40 is provided for a fluidic connection of the supply opening 38, in particular of the water tank 26, to the liquid source, preferably for filling the water tank 26.The cleaning device 10 has an output unit 30. The output unit 30 is provided for the purpose of outputting the cleaning liquid from the water tank 26, for example for cleaning the electric bicycle 16, a garden area, a domestic area or another object to be cleaned that appears expedient to a person skilled in the art.The output unit 30 has an output element 34. The dispensing element 34 is designed here, for example, as a dispensing gun. The dispensing unit 30 has a hose 32. The hose 32 is fluidly connected to the water tank 26. The cleaning liquid can be discharged from the water tank 26 from the discharge element 34 via the hose 32.

Claims

Portable cleaning device (10), in particular a portable high-pressure cleaner, having at least one electric bicycle energy storage interface (12) for connection to an electric bicycle energy storage device (14) for an electric bicycle (16) and / or for connection to an electric bicycle energy storage charger (18).Portable cleaning device (10) according to claim 1, characterised in that the electric bicycle energy storage interface (12) has a connecting cable (20) for connection to the electric bicycle energy storage device (14) and / or the electric bicycle energy storage charger (18).Portable cleaning device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electric bicycle energy storage interface (12) has a receptacle (22) for the electric bicycle energy storage device (14).Portable cleaning device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya further electrical interface (24) for connection to an energy source different from an electric bicycle energy store (14).Portable cleaning device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya water tank (26).System (28) having an electric bicycle energy storage device (14) and / or an electric bicycle energy storage charger (18) and having a portable cleaning device (10) according to one of the preceding claims.System (28) according to Claim 6, characterized byan electric bicycle (16) which is formed separately from the cleaning device (10).System (28) according to Claim 7, characterized in that the portable cleaning device (10) can be connected to the electric bicycle energy store (14) in a state of the electric bicycle energy store (14) arranged on the electric bicycle (16).System (28) according to Claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the portable cleaning device (10) can be connected to the electric bicycle energy store (14) via the electric bicycle (16).

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