Method and cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned

US11109736B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Bruno Gaus · Offenburg, DE
• Thomas Näger · Offenburg, DE
• Thomas Peukert · Laufenburg (Baden), DE
• Allen Jakway · Zell am Harmersbach, DE
• Pamela Kasper · Willstätt, DE
• Werner Röderer · Friesenheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 13, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 7, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 3, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B08B2203/0217
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A method for cleaning items to be cleaned is disclosed. A cleaning device is used that has at least one cleaning chamber and at least one applicator for applying at least one cleaning fluid to the items to be cleaned in the cleaning chamber. A desired hygiene value is prespecified. The method further includes time-resolved recording of at least two influencing variables which influence hygienization of the items to be cleaned. Hygiene share values are determined from the influencing variables using a prespecified relationship between each influencing variable and the respective hygiene value share of said influencing variable. An expected actual hygiene value at the end of the cleaning from the hygiene value shares is ascertained and compared with the desired hygiene value. At least one of the influencing variables is changed based on the comparison. An inventive cleaning device is also disclosed.