steam mop

Abstract

Steam mop comprising a mop handle (1), a mop head (2) and a mop cloth (3), wherein the mop head (2) includes a water tank (5) and a circuit board (7), a switch (8), a water pump (6) and a heating element (4) connected by an electrical circuit, wherein the heating element is controlled by the switch (8) to heat supplied water, which is fed in by the water pump (6), into steam, characterized in that the underside of the heating element (4) is provided with a steam outlet (42) for ejecting the steam, wherein the steam outlet is directly attached to a base (21) of the mop head (2) and is connected to a steam nozzle (211) on the underside of the base (21), whereby the steam is supplied directly to the mop cloth (3) on the underside of the mop head (2).

Description

AREA OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0001] The present utility model relates to a mop in a cleaning tool, in particular to a steam mop. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] The mop head of a steam mop is equipped with a water tank, a circuit board, a switch, a water pump, and a heating element connected by a circuit. The heating element heats the water supplied by the water pump, which then converts the steam into steam, and the steam is then used for floor cleaning. Because steam has the function of high-temperature cleaning and sterilization, it can effectively prevent the growth of mold in humid environments, and it also eliminates the need for detergent to quickly remove stubborn dirt. Therefore, the steam mop saves time and effort, is economical, and affordable, making it popular with users. However, after the heating element of a conventional steam mop generates steam through heating, the steam often needs to be directed to the mop pad on the bottom of the mop head using a silicone hose.Obviously, the additional parts not only increase production costs, but also easily cause steam leakage at the silicone hose connection. In particular, the steam guide with the silicone hose lengthens the steam outlet path, thereby reducing the thermal efficiency of the steam; at the same time, the mop head usually consists of a base and a base cover connected together. The water tank, circuit board, switch, water pump, and heating element in the mop head are often discreetly mounted on the base and base cover. These parts are not integrated into the base, resulting in cumbersome disassembly and assembly of the mop head and causing great inconvenience to the user. DISCLOSURE OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide a steam mop that can be used more conveniently, thereby reducing the difficulty of disassembly and assembly and manufacturing costs, avoiding the occurrence of steam leakage, shortening the steam outlet path, and improving the thermal efficiency of steam.

[0004] According to the present utility model, the problem is solved by the following design: A steam mop comprises a mop pole, a mop head and a mop cloth, wherein a water tank and a circuit board, a switch, a water pump and a heating element connected by an electrical circuit are provided in the mop head, the heating element being controlled by the switch to heat supplied water input by the water pump into steam, characterized in that the underside of the heating element is provided with a steam outlet for ejecting the steam, the steam outlet being directly attached to a base of the mop head and connected to a steam nozzle on the underside of the base, whereby the steam is directly supplied to the mop cloth on the underside of the mop head.

[0005] The base is provided with a steam guide groove and the steam emitted from the steam outlet is fed through the steam guide groove to the steam nozzle on the underside of the base.

[0006] The mop head consists of the base and a base cover that snaps onto the base, with the water tank, circuit board, switch, water pump, and heating element all integrated into the base.

[0007] The water tank is partially exposed at the base and a water filling opening of the water tank protrudes from the base cover and is provided with a tank cap.

[0008] The tank cap is equipped with a button for pressing and operating the switch.

[0009] The top of the heating element is provided with a water inlet which is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump, with the water inlet end of the water pump being connected to the water tank.

[0010] On the back of the base there is a power cable that connects the steam mop to a power supply.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model primarily provides a steam outlet for discharging steam at the bottom of the heating element. This steam outlet is directly attached and fixed to the base of the mop head, and thus directly connected to the steam nozzle at the bottom of the base, so that steam can be directly supplied to the mop at the bottom of the mop head. It is obvious from the above structure that the steam outlet of the heating element is directly connected to the steam nozzle at the bottom of the base, that is, the steam generated by heating by the heating element is directly supplied to the mop, and a silicone hose, which is to be used to conduct steam in a conventional steam mop, is eliminated, thus not only reducing production costs but also preventing steam leakage at the connection of the silicone hose.In particular, the steam outlet path is shortened and the thermal efficiency of the steam can be more effectively improved; At the same time, the water tank, circuit board, switch, water pump and heating element are integrated into the mop head and installed on the base, which ensures convenient disassembly and assembly and also brings great convenience to users. Presentation of Revelation

[0012] In it show Fig. 1 a schematic structural representation of the present utility model; Fig. 2 a sectional view through the line AA according to Fig. 1 (with mop pole removed); Fig. 3 a sectional view through the line BB according to Fig. 1 (with mop pole removed); Fig. 4 a sectional view through the line CC according to Fig. 1 (with mop pole removed); Fig. 5 a sectional view through the line DD according to Fig. 3 (with mop pole removed). CONCRETE EMBODIMENTS

[0013] The embodiment of the utility model is described in more detail with reference to the above drawings.

[0014] Reference symbols in Fig. 1 to 5: 1. Mop pole, 2. Mop head, 21. Base, 211. Steam nozzle, 212. Steam guide groove, 22. Base cover, 23. Power cord, 3. Mop cloth, 4. Heating element, 41. Water inlet, 42. Steam outlet, 5. Water tank, 51. Water filling port, 52. Tank cover, 6. Water pump, 7. Circuit board, 8. Switch, 81. Button.

[0015] A steam mop, like in Fig.1 mainly refers to a cleaning tool that uses steam to perform high-temperature cleaning and sterilization. It can effectively prevent mold growth in humid environments and quickly remove stubborn dirt with steam without adding detergent. It saves time and effort, is economical, and is affordable, making it popular with users.

[0016] The steam mop includes a mop pole 1, a mop head 2, and a mop cloth 3, and a telescopic pole is usually used as the mop pole 1, which facilitates storage and can be used conveniently by selecting an appropriate length according to the user's height.

[0017] The mop head 2 consists of a base 21 and a base cover 22 that snaps onto the base. The mop head 2 houses a water tank 5, a circuit board 7, a switch 8, a water pump 6, and a heating element 4, which are connected by wire. The water tank 5, circuit board 7, switch 8, water pump 6, and heating element 4 are all integrated into the base 21, facilitating assembly and disassembly and providing great convenience for the user.

[0018] The water tank 5 is partially exposed at the base 21, making it easier for the user to intuitively determine the water level in the water tank. A water filling port 51 of the water tank 5 protrudes from the base cover 22 to facilitate filling the water tank. Furthermore, a tank cap 52 is provided in the water filling port 51 to achieve a removable seal.

[0019] The heating element 4 can provide high-temperature heat after being turned on. The top of this heating element 4 is provided with a water inlet 41. The bottom of the heating element is provided with a steam outlet 42. The water inlet 41 is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump 6. The water inlet end of the water pump 6 is connected to the water tank 8. The above-mentioned connections can generally be realized by means of a silicone hose, so that the water pump 6 can suck water from the water tank 5 after starting, and the sucked water can in turn be input through the water inlet 41 into the heating element 4, which performs high-temperature heating to generate steam by heating, and this steam is sprayed out again from the steam outlet 42.

[0020] The steam outlet 42 is directly attached and fixed to the base 21. The base is further provided with a steam guide groove 212, through which the steam discharged from the steam outlet 42 is directly supplied to the steam nozzle 211 on the underside of the base 21, and then the steam is directly supplied to the mop cloth 3 on the underside of the mop head 2. That is, the steam outlet 42 of the heating element 4 is directly connected to the steam nozzle 211 on the underside of the base 21, and the steam generated by heating the heating element 4 is also directly supplied to the mop cloth 3.

[0021] The back of the base 21 is provided with a power cord 23, through which the steam mop is connected to a power supply. The base cover 22 is provided with a button 81, which is used to press and operate the switch 8 in the mop head 2. Furthermore, a return spring is provided under the button to facilitate resetting after pressing.

[0022] The working process of the utility model is as follows: After the steam mop is connected to the power supply via the power cord 23, this steam mop is currently in the powered standby state. The water pump 6 and the heating element 4 in the steam mop are not working at this moment. When the button 81 is pressed for the first time and touches the switch 8 to start, the heating element 4 performs heating. The indicator light that supports the operation of this heating element lights up red. After the heating temperature of the heating element 4 reaches a set value, the indicator light changes from red light to blue light to alert the user that the heating by the heating element 4 is completed and normal use is possible; then only need to press the button 81 for the second time to touch the switch 8 to start.Thus, the water pump 6 is controlled to operate to introduce supplied water from the water tank 5 into the heating element 4 and heat it into steam. The steam can be ejected from the steam outlet 211 through the steam outlet 42 and the steam guide groove 212 onto the mop 3 for use in floor mopping. When steam is no longer required for mopping, the button 81 is pressed for the third time to touch the switch 8 to turn it off, and the entire steam mop returns to standby mode. By following the above procedure, reuse is possible.

[0023] So far, only one specific embodiment of the present utility model has been described. It is understood by those skilled in the art that any structural design equivalent to this embodiment should be encompassed within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

[1] Steam mop, comprising a mop rod (1), a mop head (2) and a mop cloth (3), wherein in the mop head (2) a water tank (5) and a circuit board (7), a switch (8), a water pump (6) and a heating element (4) connected by an electric circuit are provided, wherein the heating element is controlled by the switch (8) to heat supplied water, which is input by the water pump (6), into steam, characterized by that the underside of the heating element (4) is provided with a steam outlet (42) for expelling the steam, wherein the steam outlet is attached directly to a base (21) of the wiping head (2) and is connected to a steam nozzle (211) on the underside of the base (21), whereby the steam is supplied directly to the wiping cloth (3) on the underside of the wiping head (2). [2] Steam mop according to claim 1, characterized bythat the base (21) is provided with a steam guide groove (212) and the steam emitted from the steam outlet (42) is fed through the steam guide groove to the steam nozzle (211) on the underside of the base (21). [3] Steam mop according to claim 1, characterized by that the mop head (2) consists of the base (21) and a base cover (22) which is snapped onto the base, wherein the water tank (5), the circuit board (7), the switch (8), the water pump (6) and the heating element (4) are all integrated on the base (21). [4] Steam mop according to claim 3, characterized by that the water tank (5) is partially exposed at the base (21) and a water filling connection (51) of the water tank (5) protrudes from the base cover (22) and is provided with a tank cover (52). [5] Steam mop according to claim 3, characterized by that the tank cap (52) is provided with a button (81) for pressing and operating the switch (8). [6] Steam mop according to claim 1, characterized bythat the top of the heating element (4) is provided with a water inlet (41) which is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump (6), wherein the water inlet end of the water pump (6) is connected to the water tank (5). [7] Steam mop according to claim 1, wherein a power cable (23) is arranged on the back of the base (21) through which the steam mop is connected to a power supply.

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