DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FLUID FLOW-BASED CLEANING OF MOUTHPIECES AND / OR HOSES OF A SHISHA

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device and a method for fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces and / or hoses of a shisha.

[0002] The consumption of shisha, commonly referred to as water pipes or hookahs, has been enjoying increasing popularity for some time now, both in private and commercial areas.

[0003] In order to use shisha again and again, certain hygiene precautions should and must be observed, which of course also includes cleaning the shisha and its components, such as the mouthpieces and / or hoses.

[0004] Until now, cleaning of the mouthpieces and hoses of shisha pipes was done regularly by hand.

[0005] The hygienic cleaning of the mouthpieces and hoses of shisha in particular has been comparatively complex and inefficient until now, as there were no devices available for fluid flow-based cleaning of the mouthpieces and / or hoses of a shisha that could be automated or automatic, yet still hygienic cleaning.

[0006] Similar devices are known from the prior art in DE 10 2016 115 180 B3, DE 10 2019 202139 A1, and DE 20 2020 004692 U1, the latter document describing a frame construction according to the preamble of the present claim 1.

[0007] Based on this, the present invention is based on the object of providing a device for the fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces and / or hoses of a shisha, which enables improved cleaning, in particular also satisfying the high hygiene standards, for example in the catering, hotel industry, etc.

[0008] The problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. The dependent claims relate to possible embodiments of the subject matter of the independent claims.

[0009] A first aspect of the invention, as defined in claim 11, relates to a device for fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces and / or hoses of a hookah. The device is thus designed for fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces and / or hoses, ie, in particular, generally at least partially hollow cylindrical components, of a hookah.

[0010] The term "fluid flow-based cleaning" is to be understood in particular to mean that a fluid, i.e. a gas and / or a liquid, which may be provided with cleaning substances and may be tempered, can be used or is used to clean the mouthpieces, which flows around or through the components of a shisha to be cleaned, possibly under pressure, once or several times, thereby dissolving impurities such as deposits of smoking material, germs, etc.

[0011] The device comprises a basket-like frame construction for storing mouthpieces and / or hoses of a shisha that are to be cleaned using a fluid flow. The basket-like frame construction comprises one or more strut-like or -shaped receiving elements, which thus have an elongated basic shape, for receiving a mouthpiece and / or hose of a shisha that is to be cleaned using a fluid flow (hereinafter referred to as components of a shisha to be cleaned). The strut-like or -shaped receiving elements are thus each designed to receive at least one component of a shisha that is to be cleaned and to be able to clean said component within the scope of a fluid flow-based cleaning process that can be carried out or is carried out using the device, i.e.a rinsing process, in a spatial arrangement or orientation that is appropriate with regard to the geometry of the shisha components to be cleaned or the sections to be cleaned, which includes in particular the interior spaces of the typically hollow-cylindrical components. For this purpose, the strut-like receiving elements can be arranged or positioned at an angle between 5° and 45° relative to a horizontally oriented reference plane - this can be defined, for example, by an open or closed base surface of the basket-like frame construction. Specifically, the strut-like receiving elements can be arranged or positioned, for example, at an angle of 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, or 40° within the aforementioned limits of 5° and 45°. The aforementioned values ​​can also be understood as upper or lower limits of an angular range.All values ​​between the above mentioned values, such as 7°, 12°, 29°, are also included.

[0012] The angular arrangement or arrangement of the strut-like receiving elements can be achieved, e.g., via at least one support section explained in more detail below, at a base area of ​​the basket-like frame structure or above the base area. If necessary, several strut-like receiving elements arranged at a corresponding angle can also be present in several levels above one another; for example, to increase the packing density of corresponding mouthpieces and / or hoses.

[0013] The angular arrangement or configuration of the strut-like receiving elements enables the aforementioned expedient spatial arrangement or alignment and stable storage of the respective components of a shisha to be cleaned. The angular arrangement or configuration of the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements also makes it possible to store even comparatively long components of a shisha, such as mouthpieces or hoses with a length of at least 15 cm, in a more expedient manner with regard to the efficiency of the cleaning process and the space required for storage, than the mouthpieces or hoses, which are typically at least partially attached to the respective strut-like or -shaped receiving elements, can be stored or stored at least partially obliquely aligned in space following the angular arrangement or orientation of the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements.This typically also ensures that a cleaning fluid does not accumulate undesirably within the mouthpieces or hoses.

[0014] In addition to the described basket-like frame structure, the device also comprises a receiving device configured with a receiving space for receiving the basket-like frame structure. The receiving space of the receiving device, which can be worn as needed by at least one closure element, e.g., a flap-like closure element, is typically designed to be sealed so that a cleaning fluid can flow through it during operation of the device.

[0015] The receiving device can, for example, be formed by a dishwasher or form a component thereof. The receiving device can therefore comprise a control device for controlling washing processes. The control device can communicate with a data memory in which various washing programs are stored, which can be differentiated by parameters influencing the cleaning process, i.e., parameters relating to the cleaning fluid, such as pressure, temperature, chemical composition, etc., and / or parameters relating to the actual cleaning process, such as the duration of the cleaning process. The control device can also be or be connectable to an output device, via which information relating to a respective cleaning process can be output, for example for documentation purposes.The term "output" includes both the physical or non-physical output of corresponding information to an output interface, such as a printer, a display, etc., as well as the data transmission of corresponding information to a communication partner.

[0016] In particular, the described angular arrangement or arrangement of the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements provides a device for fluid flow-based cleaning of at least mouthpieces and / or hoses of a shisha, which enables improved cleaning of components of a shisha, in particular meeting the high hygiene standards, for example in the catering, hotel industry, etc.

[0017] In one embodiment of the device, at least one strut-like or shaped receiving element can be arranged so as to be adjustable in several different angular orientations relative to the horizontally oriented reference plane. The respective strut-like or shaped receiving element can thus be adjusted in its spatial orientation and thus transferred into different angular orientations relative to the horizontally oriented reference plane. Due to the flexibility thus provided in the spatial orientation of individual, several or all of the strut-like or shaped receiving elements, the best possible storage and cleaning can be achieved with regard to the dimensions of the respective components of a shisha to be cleaned, i.e. in particular their length.

[0018] At least one locking device can be assigned to the respective receiving element(s) which can be arranged in a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the horizontally aligned reference plane, which locking device is designed to lock the respective strut-like or -shaped receiving element(s) in the respective orientations, in particular by positive and / or non-positive interaction, ie for example latching interaction, with a section of the respective strut-like or -shaped receiving element, and thus to secure it against uncontrolled adjustment.

[0019] In a further embodiment of the device, the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements can each have a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow, and one or more outlet openings communicating with the flow channel structure, in particular bore-like or -shaped or slot-like or -shaped, through which a cleaning fluid flowing through the flow channel structure can exit. The receiving elements can thus be flowed through by a cleaning fluid through the flow channel structure, which typically comprises one or more flow channels penetrating the respective receiving element, in particular in the longitudinal direction. Respective outlet openings can be arranged or formed at different axial and / or circumferential positions with respect to a longitudinal axis of the respective strut-like or -shaped receiving elements.In particular, an axially aligned outlet opening at or in the region of a free end of a respective strut-like or -shaped receiving element is also conceivable. Respective outlet openings can be arranged or formed, in particular evenly or unevenly distributed, extending at least partially, if necessary completely, over a respective strut-like or -shaped receiving element. In this way, a desired cleaning effect can be ensured for various components of a hookah that are to be cleaned.

[0020] In a further embodiment of the device, the strut-like receiving elements can have a length in a range between 10 cm and 50 cm, in particular in a range between 10 cm and 45 cm, in particular between 10 and 40 cm, further in particular between 10 cm and 35 cm, further in particular in a range between 10 cm and 30 cm, further in particular in a range between 10 cm and 25 cm, further in particular in a range between 10 and 20 cm. This enables the stable storage already indicated above and—in particular in connection with the aforementioned expedient arrangement and cleaning—of the respective components of a shisha to be cleaned.

[0021] In a further embodiment of the device, the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements can be configured, in the region of an end facing away from a free end, with an enlarged cross-sectional geometry forming a clamping or tensioning section for clamping or clamping a mouthpiece and / or hose of a shisha to be cleaned. An enlarged cross-sectional geometry of respective strut-like or -shaped receiving elements can be realized in particular by enlarging the outer diameter; a respective strut-like or -shaped receiving element can thus have at least two different outer diameters and thus at least two different cross-sectional geometries.

[0022] At this point, it should be generally noted that the outer diameter of the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements, which, as mentioned, are typically designed with a rotationally symmetrical basic shape, can, for example, be in a range between 1 and 15 mm, in particular in a range between 3 and 10 mm, and more particularly in a range between 5 and 10 mm. The outer diameter of the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements can, in particular, be selected to match the inner diameter of the components of a hookah to be accommodated, as mentioned, in particular by plugging them on. This can, if necessary, also mean a certain oversize or undersize of the outer diameter relative to the inner diameter of the components of a hookah to be accommodated, as mentioned, in particular by plugging them on.

[0023] In a further embodiment of the device, the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements can comprise, in the region of an end facing away from a free end, a stop element forming a stop surface for a mouthpiece to be cleaned and / or a hose of a hookah held on the respective receiving element. The provision of corresponding stop elements also contributes to the stable storage of the components of a hookah to be cleaned.

[0024] In a further embodiment of the device, several receiving elements can be arranged next to one another in at least one row on at least one support section, forming a receiving element group. This provides a particularly practical arrangement of the strut-like or bar-shaped receiving elements with regard to the practical loading of the basket-like frame structure with components of a hookah to be cleaned.

[0025] In a further embodiment of the device, the at least one support section—which may also be referred to as a support arm—can have a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow. Thus, the at least one support section can also be flown through by a cleaning fluid.

[0026] In a further embodiment of the device, the carrier section-side flow channel structure can communicate with at least one receiving element-side flow channel structure.

[0027] In a further embodiment of the device, the at least one support section can be arranged or formed on a base section of the basket-like frame construction, wherein the base section has a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow.

[0028] In a further embodiment of the device, the base section-side flow channel structure can communicate with at least one support section-side flow channel structure.

[0029] The aforementioned embodiments enable the realization of a higher-level flow channel structure that at least partially penetrates the basket-like frame construction, as each respective support section also has a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow, which can communicate with respective receiving element-side flow channel structures, so that a cleaning fluid flowing through the support section-side flow channel structure can flow from the support section-side flow channel structure into at least one receiving element-side flow channel structure. The support element-side flow channel structure can thus serve as a distributor structure with respect to the receiving element-side flow channel structures.

[0030] As mentioned, a respective support section can in turn be arranged or formed on a base section of the frame structure. The base section can thus also have a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow. The base section-side flow channel structure can communicate with a respective support section-side flow channel structure, so that a cleaning fluid flowing through the base section-side flow channel structure can flow from the base section-side flow channel structure into at least one support section-side flow channel structure. The base section-side flow channel structure can thus serve as a distributor structure with respect to the support section-side flow channel structures.The base section-side flow channel structure can have a central inflow opening for the inflow of a cleaning fluid into the base section-side flow channel structure and further into the support section-side flow channel structures communicating directly or indirectly with it, as well as correspondingly into the receiving element-side flow channel structures.

[0031] In a further embodiment of the device, this can comprise a first receiving element group, which comprises a plurality of receiving elements arranged next to one another in at least one row in a first angular orientation on a first support section, and at least one second receiving element group, which comprises a plurality of receiving elements arranged next to one another in at least one row in a first angular orientation on a second support section. The first receiving element group can be arranged on a first side of a base section, in particular in the region of a first free end of the base section. The second receiving element group can be arranged on a second side of the base section opposite the first side, in particular in the region of a second free end of the base section opposite the first free end.This results in a practical arrangement of the strut-like receiving elements with regard to space requirements and cleaning efficiency.

[0032] In a further embodiment, the basket-like frame construction can have a plurality of frame elements - these can also be referred to as auxiliary frame elements - arranged at an angle, in particular at right angles, on a vertically aligned rod-like or rod-shaped frame element in relation to a frame element axis defined by the rod-like or rod-shaped frame element, in particular in the manner of a spiral staircase, in different axial and / or circumferential positions. Respective frame elements can have first frame element sections extending at an angle, in particular at right angles or essentially at right angles, relative to the frame element axis, and second frame element sections extending parallel or essentially parallel to the frame element axis; respective frame elements can therefore have an L-like or L-shaped basic shape. In this way, the spiral-like orA spiral staircase-like arrangement of the respective frame elements creates efficient space for the storage of hookah hoses, as these can be stored spirally across multiple levels. It is noteworthy that at least one free end of each hose can be arranged on a corresponding receiving element, as mentioned, for example, by plugging it on.

[0033] In a further embodiment of the device, the basket-like frame structure can comprise one or more wheel or roller elements, via which the basket-like frame structure can be movably mounted, for example, on a base. Corresponding wheel or roller elements typically also enable the basket-like frame structure to be moved in and out of the receiving space of the receiving device. Similarly, optionally telescopic rail elements can also be arranged or formed on the basket-like frame structure.

[0034] In a further embodiment of the device, the receiving elements can be made of a stainless metal, in particular a stainless iron-based metal, preferably stainless steel. The receiving elements thus exhibit sufficient stability, meet hygienic requirements, and are passivated against appropriate cleaning fluids.

[0035] Of course, individual, several or all of the embodiments of the device described above can be combined with one another.

[0036] A second aspect, as defined in claim 1, relates to a corresponding basket-like frame construction for a device according to the first aspect of the invention. All the above statements in connection with the device apply analogously to the frame construction.

[0037] A third aspect of the invention relates to a method for cleaning at least one mouthpiece and / or hose of a hookah. The method is characterized in that a device according to the first aspect of the invention and a basket-like frame construction according to the second aspect of the invention are used to carry out the method. Within the scope of the method, in particular, a cleaning fluid, optionally at a controlled temperature, flows through at least the flow channel structure of the receiving elements. All of the above statements in connection with the device and the frame construction apply analogously to the method.

[0038] The invention is explained using exemplary embodiments in the drawings. In the drawings: Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each a schematic diagram of a device for fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces and / or hoses of a hookah according to an embodiment.

[0039] The Fig. 1 , 2 each a schematic diagram of a device 1 for fluid flow-based cleaning, e.g. of mouthpieces 2 and / or hoses 3 of a shisha according to an embodiment in a perspective view; the figures differ in that the device 1, ie a basket-like frame construction 4 forming a component of the device 1, is only shown in Fig. 2 equipped with a shisha mouthpiece 2 that can be cleaned using fluid flow and a shisha hose 3 that can be cleaned using fluid flow. The mouthpiece 2 and the hose 3 are exemplary components of a shisha that can be cleaned using fluid flow.

[0040] The device 1 comprises the aforementioned basket-like frame construction 4, which is designed to store mouthpieces 2 and / or hoses 3 of a hookah that are to be cleaned using fluid flow during a fluid flow-based cleaning process. The frame construction 4 comprises one or more strut-like or -shaped and thus elongated basic shape, e.g. made of stainless steel, receiving elements 5, 6 for receiving a mouthpiece 2 and / or hose 3 of a hookah that is to be cleaned using fluid flow (hereinafter referred to as components of a hookah to be cleaned). The receiving elements 5, 6 are thus each designed to receive at least one component of a hookah that is to be cleaned and to be used as part of a fluid flow-based cleaning process that can be carried out or is carried out using the device 1, i.e. e.g.a rinsing process, in a spatial arrangement or orientation that is appropriate with regard to the geometry of the components of the shisha to be cleaned or the sections thereof to be cleaned, which includes in particular the interior spaces of the typically hollow-cylindrical components. For this purpose, the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 are arranged at an angle α between 5° and 45° relative to a horizontally oriented reference plane - this can be defined, for example, by an open or closed bottom surface of the basket-like frame construction 4. Specifically, the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 can be arranged or positioned, for example, at an angle α of approximately 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35° or 40° within the aforementioned limits of 5° and 45°.

[0041] How Fig. 2 shows, the angular arrangement or arrangement of the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 enables the aforementioned expedient spatial arrangement or alignment and stable storage of the respective components of a shisha to be cleaned. The angular arrangement or arrangement of the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 also makes it possible to store even comparatively long components of a shisha, such as mouthpieces 2 and hoses with a length of at least 15 cm, in a more expedient manner with regard to the efficiency of the cleaning process and the space required for storage, than Fig. 2 As shown, mouthpieces 2 or hoses 3, which are at least partially mounted longitudinally on respective strut-like receiving elements 5, 6, can be stored or mounted at an angle in space, at least partially, following the angular arrangement or orientation of the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6. This typically also ensures that a cleaning fluid does not accumulate undesirably within the mouthpieces 2 or hoses 3.

[0042] The strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 can have a length in a range between 10 cm and 40 cm, in particular a length of more than 15 cm. This allows for the previously mentioned stable storage and—particularly in connection with the aforementioned practical arrangement and cleaning—of the respective components of a shisha to be cleaned.

[0043] The device 1 comprises - as indicated purely schematically in the figures - in addition to the basket-like frame construction 4, also a receiving device 8 which has a receiving space 7 for receiving the basket-like frame construction 4. The receiving space 7 of the receiving device 8, which can typically be worn as needed by at least one, e.g. flap-like closure element (not shown), is typically designed to be tight, so that a cleaning fluid can flow through it during operation of the device 1.

[0044] The receiving device 8 can be formed by a dishwasher or form a component thereof. The receiving device 8 can thus comprise a control device (not shown) for controlling washing processes. The control device can communicate with a data memory (not shown) in which various washing programs are stored, which can be differentiated by parameters influencing the cleaning process, i.e., parameters relating to the cleaning fluid, such as pressure, temperature, chemical composition, etc., and / or parameters relating to the actual cleaning process, such as the duration of the cleaning process. The control device can also be or be connected to an output device (not shown), via which information relating to a respective cleaning process can be output, for example for documentation purposes.The term "output" includes both the physical or non-physical output of corresponding information to an output interface, such as a printer, a display, etc., as well as the data transmission of corresponding information to a communication partner.

[0045] The angular arrangement or arrangement of the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 shown in the figures provides a device 1 for the fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces 2 and / or hoses 3 of a shisha, which enables improved cleaning of components of a shisha, in particular, one that also satisfies the high hygiene standards, for example in the catering, hotel industry, etc.

[0046] At least one strut-like receiving element 5, 6 can be arranged so as to be adjustable in several different angular orientations relative to the horizontally oriented reference plane. The respective receiving element 5, 6 can thus be adjusted in its spatial orientation and thus transferred into various angular orientations relative to the horizontally oriented reference plane. Due to the flexibility thus provided in the spatial orientation of individual, several, or all of the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6, the storage and cleaning can be as optimal as possible with regard to the dimensions of the respective components of a shisha to be cleaned, i.e., in particular, their length.

[0047] At least one locking device (not shown) can be assigned to the respective receiving element(s) 5, 6, which can be arranged in a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the horizontally aligned reference plane, which locking device is designed to lock the respective receiving element(s) 5, 6, in particular by positive and / or non-positive interaction, ie for example latching interaction, with a section of the receiving element 5, 6, in the respective orientations and thus to secure it against uncontrolled adjustment.

[0048] In the exemplary embodiment, the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6 each have a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow, and a plurality of outlet openings 5.1, 6.1 communicating with the flow channel structure, in particular bore-like or slot-like or slot-like, through which a cleaning fluid flowing through the flow channel structure can exit. Thus, the receiving elements 5, 6 can be flowed through by a cleaning fluid through the flow channel structure, typically comprising one or more flow channels penetrating the respective receiving element, in particular in the longitudinal direction. It is evident that respective outlet openings 5.1, 6.1 can be arranged or formed at different axial and / or circumferential positions with respect to a longitudinal axis of the respective receiving elements 5, 6.In particular, an axially aligned outlet opening at or in the region of a free end of a respective receiving element 5, 6 is also conceivable. Respective outlet openings 5.1, 6.1 can be arranged or formed, in particular evenly or unevenly distributed, extending at least partially, optionally completely, over a respective receiving element 5, 6. In this way, a desired cleaning effect can be ensured for various components of a hookah that are to be cleaned.

[0049] The figure shows that the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements 5, 6 can be designed, in the region of an end facing away from a free end, with an enlarged cross-sectional geometry forming a clamping or tensioning section 6.2 for clamping or clamping a mouthpiece 2 and / or hose 3 of a shisha to be cleaned. An enlarged cross-sectional geometry of respective receiving elements 5, 6 can be realized in particular by enlarging the outer diameter; a respective receiving element 5, 6 can thus have at least two different outer diameters. Although corresponding clamping or tensioning sections 6.2 are shown only for the receiving elements 6 in the figures, they could alternatively or additionally also be provided for the receiving elements 5.

[0050] The figure also shows that the strut-like or -shaped receiving elements 5, 6, in the region of an end facing away from a free end, can comprise a stop element 5.2 forming a stop surface for a mouthpiece 2 to be cleaned and / or a hose 3 of a hookah held on the respective receiving element 5, 6. The provision of corresponding stop elements 5.2 also contributes to the stable storage of the components of a hookah to be cleaned. Although corresponding stop elements 5.2 are only shown for the receiving elements 5 in the figures, they could alternatively or additionally also be provided for the receiving elements 6.

[0051] The carrier sections 9 can also have a flow channel structure (not shown) through which a cleaning fluid can flow. Thus, the carrier sections 9 can also be flowed through by a cleaning fluid. In particular, the respective flow channel structures on the carrier section side can communicate with the respective flow channel structures on the receiving element side.

[0052] The figures show that the support sections 9 are arranged or formed on a base section 10 of the basket-like frame structure 4, wherein the base section also has a flow channel structure (not shown) through which a cleaning fluid can flow. The flow channel structure on the base section side can communicate with respective flow channel structures on the support section side.

[0053] Thus, the realization of a higher-level flow channel structure penetrating the basket-like frame construction 4 at least in sections is possible, as a respective support section 9 also has a flow channel structure through which a cleaning fluid can flow, which can communicate with respective receiving element-side flow channel structures, so that a cleaning fluid flowing through the support section-side flow channel structure can flow from the support section-side flow channel structure into at least one receiving element-side flow channel structure. The support element-side flow channel structure can thus serve as a distributor structure with respect to the receiving element-side flow channel structures.

[0054] In addition, a cleaning fluid flowing through the base section-side flow channel structure can flow from the base section-side flow channel structure into at least one support section-side flow channel structure. The base section-side flow channel structure can thus serve as a distributor structure with respect to the support section-side flow channel structures. The base section-side flow channel structure can have a central inflow opening 11 for the inflow of a cleaning fluid into the base section-side flow channel structure and further into the support section-side flow channel structures communicating directly or indirectly with it, as well as correspondingly into the receiving element-side flow channel structures.

[0055] The figure also shows that several receiving elements 5, 6 are arranged next to one another in at least one row on at least one support section 9, forming a receiving element group G1, G2. This provides a particularly practical arrangement of the receiving elements 5, 6 with regard to the practical loading of the frame structure 4 with components of a shisha to be cleaned.

[0056] The figures show in particular that a first receiving element group G1 can comprise a plurality of receiving elements 5 arranged next to one another in at least one row in a first angular orientation on a first support section 9, and a second receiving element group G2, which can comprise a plurality of receiving elements 6 arranged next to one another in at least one row in a first angular orientation on a second support section 9. The first receiving element group G1 can be arranged on a first side of the base section 10, in particular in the region of a first free end of a base section 10. The second receiving element group G2 can be arranged on a second side of the base section 10, opposite the first side, in particular in the region of a second free end of the base section 10, opposite the first free end. This results in the arrangement shown in Figs.shown, with regard to space requirements and cleaning efficiency, expedient arrangement of the strut-like receiving elements 5, 6.

[0057] From the figure, it can be seen that the basket-like frame construction 4 comprises a plurality of frame elements 4.2 arranged at an angle, in particular at right angles, on a vertically aligned rod-like or -shaped frame element 4.1 in relation to a frame element axis defined by the rod-like or -shaped frame element 4.1, in particular in the manner of a spiral staircase, in different axial and / or circumferential positions. Respective frame elements 4.1 can have first frame element sections 4.2.1 extending at an angle, in particular at right angles or substantially at right angles, relative to the frame element axis, and second frame element sections 4.2.2 extending parallel or substantially parallel to the frame element axis; respective frame elements 4.2 can thus have an L-like or -shaped basic shape. Thus, as Fig. 2 shows - by the spiral or spiral staircase-like arrangement of the respective frame elements 4.2, space is created in an efficient manner for the storage of hoses 3 of a shisha, as these can be stored spirally over several spatial levels. Fig. 2 shows that at least one free end of a respective hose 3 can be arranged on a corresponding receiving element 6, as mentioned, for example by plugging it on.

[0058] Finally, the figures show that the basket-like frame structure 4 can comprise one or more wheel or roller elements 12, via which the frame structure 4 can be movably mounted, for example, on a base. Corresponding wheel or roller elements 12 typically also enable the basket-like frame structure 4 to be moved in and out of the receiving space 7 of the receiving device 8.

[0059] With the device 1 described in connection with the figures, a method for cleaning at least one mouthpiece and / or a hose of a shisha can be implemented.

Claims

1. Basket-like frame structure (4) for storing fluid flow-based mouthpieces (2) and / or hoses (3) of a shisha, where the basket-like frame structure (4) is one or more target or shaped intakes (5, 6) to contain a fluid flow-based mouthpiece (2) and / or hose (3) of a shisha, where the target mounting elements (5, 6) are positionable or arranged at an angle (α) between 5 and 45° relative to a horizontal reference plane; characterised by the fact that several recording elements (5, 6) forming a group of elements (G1, G2) are placed side by side in at least one row on a support section (9), with the support section (9) having a flow duct structure that can be passed through a cleaning fluid.

2. Basket-like frame structure (4) in accordance with requirement 1, characterised by the fact that the target intake elements (5, 6) each have a flow channel structure capable of flowing from a cleaning fluid and one or more holes that communicate with the flow channel structure, in particular drill-type or shaped or slit-shaped exits (5.1, 6.1), through which a cleaning fluid passing through the flow channel structure may leak.

3. Basket-like frame structure (4) in accordance with one of the previous requirements, characterised by the fact that the target fixtures (5, 6) have a length in a range between 10 cm and 40 cm, in particular in an area between 10 cm and 35 cm, further in particular in an area between 10 cm and 30 cm, and in particular in an area between 10 cm and 25 cm, and in particular between 10 and 20 cm.

4. Basket-like frame structure (4) according to one of the previous requirements, characterised by the fact that the target or shaped intakes (5, 6) are designed in the area of an end facing a free end with a clamping or tension section to hold or tighten an enlarged cross-section geometry to be cleaned (2) and / or a hose (3) of a shisha-forming larger section geometry.

5. Basket-like frame structure (4) in accordance with one of the previous requirements, characterised by the fact that the target or shaped mounting elements (5, 6) in the area of an end facing a free end include an anchor surface for a mouthpiece to be cleaned on the relevant mounting element (2) and / or a hose (3) of a shisha component (5.2).

6. Basket-like frame structure (4) according to one of the previous requirements, characterised by communication of the carrier section-side flow channel structure with at least one receiving element-side flow channel structure.

7. Basket-like frame structure (4) following one of the previous claims, characterised by the fact that the beam section (9) is arranged or trained on a base section (10) of the basket-like frame structure (4), where the base section (10) has a flow duct structure that can be passed through a cleaning fluid.

8. Basket-like frame structure (4) in accordance with requirement 7, characterised by the fact that the base section side flow channel structure communicates with at least one carrier section-side flow channel structure.

9. Basket-like frame structure (4) following one of the previous requirements, characterised by a first set of fixtures (G1) comprising several fixtures (5, 6) placed side by side in at least one row in a first wink orientation on a first support section (9), and at least a second set of fixtures (G2) comprising several fixtures (5, 6) placed side by side in at least one series in a first winkling orientation on a second support section (9).

10. Basket-like frame structure (4) in accordance with one of the previous requirements, characterised by the fact that the basket-like frame structure (4) has several tiny, especially perpendicularly, on a vertically aligned stangle-like / shaped base element (4.1, 4.2) in relation to a base element defined by the stangle-like or shaped base element (4.1, 4.2), in particular waist stairs, arranged in different axial and / or circumferential positions (4.1, 4.2).

11. Device (1) for fluid flow-based cleaning of mouthpieces (2) and / or hoses (3) of a shisha, comprising a basket-like frame structure (4.1, 4.2) according to one of the previous requirements and a reception room (7) installed to accommodate the basket-like frame structure (4) (8).

12. Method of cleaning at least one mouthpiece (2) and / or at least one hose (3) of a shisha, characterised by the use of a device according to claim 11 or a basket-like frame structure (4) according to one of the requirements 1 to 10.