Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system.

Description

/ 7 Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system. FIELD OF APPLICATION

[001] The present invention relates to a cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, which allows for simultaneous sweeping and washing, and can also be used in other cleaning procedures that utilize water. This innovation is directed to the area of ​​cleaning products. STATE OF THE ART

[002] The cleaning device coupled with a water injection and flow control system has the function of simultaneously sweeping and washing, as well as other cleaning procedures that use water. The water injection and flow control system is part of the device's handle structure, supporting and balancing the device's base during its use.

[003] The water flow control system mechanism works by rotating part of the device's cable, which releases or interrupts the water flow, according to the direction activated. The rotational movement is transformed into axial movement, through the use of a thread with an elongated pitch, pressing a sealing bushing against a fixed inner tube, sealing the flow, or moving away from the fixed inner tube, releasing the water flow.

[004] The system was designed so that, during flow control, whether closing or opening, the operator has complete control over the device, without any detriment to the cleaning operation.

[005] There are some cleaning devices on the market that have a water container that assists in the spray cleaning procedure, but there is no device that has a water injection and flow control system with a mechanism of operation similar to that of this invention.

[006] The cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, the subject of this patent, provides savings in water and time, Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 6 / 22 / 7 of energy and labor, in addition to providing comfort for the user by reducing physical effort. The water injection and flow control system (figures 2 and 3) has the function of controlling the water flow during the cleaning procedure and has efficient sealing features to prevent water leakage during the handling of the device. OBJECTIVE

[007] The present invention aims to enable simultaneous sweeping and washing, as well as other cleaning procedures that use water, providing speed, water and energy savings, reduced labor and time, in addition to user comfort, in the cleaning procedure. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[008] The present invention aims to enable simultaneous sweeping and washing, as well as other cleaning procedures that use water, providing speed, water and energy savings, reduced labor and time, in addition to user comfort, in the cleaning procedure.

[009] This device consists of a water injection and flow control system (1), a fixed inner tube (2) and a base (3), which may vary according to the type of cleaning to be performed. The water injection and flow control system (1) and the fixed inner tube (2) are part of the device's handle structure (4), supporting and balancing the base (3) during its use.

[010] The water injection and flow control system consists of the following parts: inlet body (5), inlet nut (6), slide screw (10), sealing bushing (11), closing ring (12), elastic ring (15), flange (7), retainers (17), cable holder (8) and a sleeve (9) with grooves to prevent slipping from the hand and provide support during use. The structure of this system has internal notches that rotate the slide screw (10). Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 7 / 22 / 7

[011] The inlet body (5) secures the external hose and serves as a conduit for water drainage. The inlet nut (6) fastens the water hose to the assembly in a practical and secure manner, eliminating the need for metal clamps. The retainers (17) seal the flow, preventing water leakage and guiding all water flow to the base of the device (3).

[012] The inlet body (5) has an internal thread for displacement of the slide screw (10) of the sealing bushing (11). The slide screw has the function of transforming the rotational movement into axial rectilinear movement, through its external thread sliding in the inlet body (5).

[013] The fixed inner tube (2), responsible for maintaining the water flow and pressure of the mechanism up to the base outlet of the device (3), especially when the assembly changes position, is rigid and has a fitting in the diameter and support at both ends, so there is no risk of it being displaced inside the cable, which would lead to water leakage.

[014] The base of the device (3) can be a broom, a broomstick or a mop. The broom base (figures 4 and 5) and the broomstick base (figure 6) have holes for water drainage (19), holes for anchoring the bristles and a plug (18) responsible for sealing the drainage holes. The mop base (figure 7) has holes for water drainage (19), support fins for the cleaning element (20), a water containment edge (21) and the cleaning element fasteners (22). The cleaning element can be a flannel, a felt, a foam, a sponge or some other fabric. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[015] The cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system aims to allow simultaneous sweeping and washing, and can also be used in other cleaning procedures that use water, providing speed, water and energy savings, reduced labor and time, as well as user comfort by reducing physical effort in the cleaning procedure. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 8 / 22 / 7

[016] This device (figure 1) consists of a water injection and flow control system (1), a fixed inner tube (2) and a base (3), which may vary according to the type of cleaning to be performed. The water injection and flow control system (1) and the fixed inner tube (2) are part of the device's cable structure (4), supporting and balancing the base (3) during its use.

[017] The water injection and flow control system (figures 2 and 3) has the function of controlling the water flow during the cleaning process and has efficient sealing features to prevent water leakage. The fixed inner tube (2) is where the water will circulate internally along the device cable (4).

[018] The water injection and flow control system (figures 2 and 3) consists of the following parts: inlet body (5), inlet nut (6), slide screw (10), sealing bushing (11), closing ring (12), elastic ring (15), flange (7), retainers (17), cable holder (8) and a sleeve (9) with grooves to prevent slipping from the hand and to provide support during use. The structure of the injection and flow control system (figures 2 and 3) has internal notches that rotate the slide screw (10).

[019] The inlet body (5) is one of the main parts of the assembly and its function is to secure the external hose and serve as a conduit for water drainage. The inlet nut (6) has the function of attaching the water hose to the assembly in a practical and secure way, eliminating the need for metal clamps.

[020] The inlet body (5) has an internal thread for displacement of the slide screw (10) of the sealing bushing (11). The slide screw (10) has the function of transforming the rotational movement into axial rectilinear movement, through its external sliding thread in the inlet body (5), also being the support of the sealing bushing (11), which is responsible for sealing the flow through the support in the inlet body (5). Standard market bushings, sold for sealing common taps, are used. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 9 / 22 / 7

[021] The locking ring (12) closes the lower sealing assembly, where the axial locking of the slider screw (10) takes place, and houses the M4 nuts (13) and M4 screws (14) used to fix the device cable (4) to its base (3). The spring steel elastic ring (15) with corrosion-resistant surface treatment fixes the slider screw (10) axially to the sealing flange assembly (7), without impeding rotary movement.

[022] The flange (7), which centers the lower assembly and houses one of the retainers (17), will preferably be made of Polyoxide methylene (POM), but may be replaced by other materials, such as Teflon, bronze or patent metal.

[023] The retainers (17), made of nitrile rubber, teflon or silicone, are responsible for sealing the flow, so that water does not leak, directing all the water flow to the base of the device (3).

[024] The parts of the water flow control system are preferably made almost entirely of polypropylene, a material that is highly resistant to water and the required mechanical stress. However, this material may be replaced by other materials, such as: High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Polyamide (PA), Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other structural polymers, with or without mineral fillers. Non-ferrous metal alloys such as brass, aluminum, zamac, or stainless steel may be used.

[025] The fixed inner tube (2) is responsible for maintaining the water flow and pressure of the mechanism up to the outlet of the device base (3), especially during changes in the positioning of the assembly. The fixed inner tube (2), which can preferably be made of aluminum, copper or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), being rigid and having a fitting in the diameter and support at both ends, does not run the risk of being displaced inside the cable, which would lead to water leakage.

[026] The base of the device (3), which is the part that does the cleaning, assisted by the jet of water coming from inside the handle of the device (4), through the tube. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 10 / 22 / 7 internal fixed (2), can be a broom (figures 4 and 5), a broomstick (figure 6) or a mop (figure 7).

[027] The broom base (figures 4 and 5) and the broom base (figure 6) have holes for water drainage (19), holes for anchoring the bristles and a plug (18) responsible for sealing the drainage holes.

[028] The mop base (figure 7) has holes for water drainage (19), cleaning element support fins (20), water containment edge (21) and cleaning element fasteners (22). The cleaning element may be a flannel, a felt, a foam, a sponge or some other fabric.

[029] The base of the device (3) may preferably be made of Polypropylene (PP), High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Polyamide (PA), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other structural polymer, with or without mineral filler.

[030] The operating mechanism basically consists of rotating part of the cable, which releases or interrupts the flow of water, according to the direction activated. The rotational movement is transformed into axial movement, through the use of a thread with an elongated pitch, pressing a sealing bushing (11) against a fixed inner tube (2), sealing the flow, or moving away from the fixed inner tube (2), releasing the flow.

[031] The system was designed so that during the control of the water flow, whether to close or open, the operator has complete control over the cleaning device, that is, the control will be done without any detriment to the cleaning procedure.

[032] Thus, the device, the subject of this invention, has the advantage of having the water flow control system within easy reach. In addition, this device drastically reduces the time spent performing the cleaning and consequently decreases the amount of water in the process.

[033] By choosing to use this device, the use of jet equipment, which requires energy to operate and which normally causes damage to surfaces due to the strong jet of water emitted, can be dispensed with. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 11 / 22 / 7, causing financial loss due to the need for repairs or replacement of damaged surfaces.

[034] The mechanism used in this device allows only one person to perform washing and sweeping, as it is a simultaneous process and the hose is already attached to the device. Thus, there is a reduction in the number of people performing the cleaning task. In everyday cleaning processes, one person is needed to sweep and another to guide and direct the water jet. In addition, it avoids physical exertion for the user, because it will not be necessary to carry drums or buckets of water to perform the cleaning. According to research, spinal cord injuries due to physical exertion are now the leading cause of people being absent from work.

[035] For the reasons stated, it is evident that the present invention achieves its intended objectives, proving to be equipment capable of providing simultaneous sweeping and washing, as well as being usable in other cleaning procedures that use water, providing savings in water, time, energy and labor, in addition to providing comfort for the user. Flow control is guaranteed in a practical and efficient manner through the water injection and flow control system, which has perfect sealing features, preventing water leakage during the handling of the device. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 - Overview of the cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system. Figure 2 - Front view of the water injection and flow control system. Figure 3 - Cutaway view of the water injection and flow control system. Figure 4 - Cutaway view of the broom base. Figure 5 - External view of the broom base. Figure 6 - External view of the broom base. Figure 7 - View of the mop base. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 12 / 22

Claims

1 / 3 CLAIMS 1. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, characterized by the fact that it allows simultaneous sweeping and washing, and can also be used in other cleaning procedures that use water.

2. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 1, characterized by being constituted by a water injection and flow control system (1), by a fixed inner tube (2), through which the water will circulate, and by a base (3), which may vary according to the type of cleaning to be performed.

3. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 2, characterized in that the water injection and flow control system (1) and the fixed inner tube (2) are part of the device's handle structure (4), supporting and balancing the base (3) during its use.

4. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 2, characterized in that the water injection and flow control system consists of the following parts: inlet body (5), inlet nut (6), slide screw (10), sealing bushing (11), closing ring (12), elastic ring (15), flange (7), retainers (17), cable fastener (8) and a sleeve (9) with grooves to prevent slipping from the hand and provide support during use.

5. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 2, characterized in that the structure of the water injection and flow control system has internal notches that rotate the slider screw (10).

6. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 4, characterized in that the inlet body (5) secures the external hose and serves as a duct for the drainage of water.

7. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the inlet nut (6) secures the water hose to the assembly in a practical and safe manner, eliminating the need for metal clamps.

8. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 4, characterized in that the inlet body (5) has an internal thread for displacement of the slide screw (10) of the sealing bushing (11).

9. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 4, characterized in that the stroke screw (10) transforms the rotational motion into axial rectilinear motion, through its external thread sliding in the inlet body (5).

10. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 4, characterized in that the retainers (17) seal the flow, so that water does not leak, directing all the water flow to the base of the device (3).

11. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 2, characterized in that the fixed inner tube (2) maintains the water flow and pressure of the mechanism up to the outlet of the device base (3), especially during changes in the positioning of the assembly.

12. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 2, characterized in that the fixed inner tube (2) is rigid and has a fitting in the diameter and support at both ends, not running the risk of being displaced inside the cable, which would lead to water leakage.

13. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 2, characterized in that the base of the device (3) can be a broom, a broomstick or a mop. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, page 20 / 22 3 / 3 14. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 13, characterized in that the broom base has holes for water drainage (19), holes for anchoring the bristles and a plug (18) responsible for sealing the drainage holes.

15. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 13, characterized in that the broom base has holes for water drainage, holes for anchoring the bristles and a plug (18) responsible for sealing the drainage holes.

16. Cleaning device coupled to a water injection and flow control system, according to claim 13, characterized in that the mop base has holes for water drainage (19), cleaning element support fins (20), water containment edge (21) and cleaning element fasteners (22), the element being a flannel, felt, foam, sponge or some other fabric. Petition 870250004325, dated 19 / 01 / 2025, pp. 21 / 22

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