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Mophead and cleaning implement

a technology of cleaning implements and mop heads, which is applied in the direction of carpet cleaners, floor cleaners, cleaning equipments, etc., can solve the problems of damage to the strands, the inability of the brush or like implement to easily contact the cleaning surface, and the interference of the mop strands with the mop or similar implements

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-27
YOUNG
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Benefits of technology

Enables uniform surface contact without damaging the mop material, allows for easy swapping of cleaning implements, and accommodates various types of mop materials and tools, improving cleaning efficiency and versatility.

Problems solved by technology

However, a problem becomes apparent in that the mop strands interfere with the brush or like implement.
This results in the brush or like implement not only being unable to easily contact the cleaning surface uniformly, but also damage to the strands.
A further problem presents itself in that other types of mop material, such as a sheet or sheets of absorbent material, cannot readily be used.

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first embodiment

[0031] Referring firstly to FIGS. 1 to 6, there is shown a mophead 10 which comprises a holder 12, mop material (not shown), and a cleaning implement 14.

[0032] The holder 12 is, typically, formed from moulded plastics, and includes an elongate body part 16 and a tubular portion 18 integrally formed centrally or substantially centrally on the body part 16. The tubular portion 18 defines a socket or boss for receiving a mop handle (not shown) to form a complete mop.

[0033] The body part 16 of the holder 12 defines a generally U-shaped channel 20 (see FIG. 4) which, when in use, is typically inverted.

[0034] The mop material is flexible absorbent material, and, for example, can be a bundle of flexible strands, or a sheet or sheets of flexible absorbent material. The holder 12 shown in the drawings is intended to include an elongate releasable clamping member to releasably clamp the mop material in the channel 20 of the body part 16 of the holder 12. Although not shown in the drawings, ...

second embodiment

[0056] More than two catch elements and / or tabs can be provided along each interior side of the body part channel 20, if necessary. It is also possible that only a single elongate catch element, which runs substantially the length of the respective channel recess 30, need be provided. In this case, and with respect to the second embodiment, only a single cleaning implement slot, which corresponds to the single catch element, need be provided.

[0057] Other means are also envisaged for releasably engaging the cleaning implement 14 / 14′ with the holder 12. For example, push-fit stud fastenings, twist-and-lock fastenings, disposable plastic push-through barbed rivets, or any other suitable releasable fastening means could be utilised.

[0058] Referring now to FIGS. 14 to 17, there is shown a third embodiment of a mophead 10″. This embodiment differs in respect to the first and second embodiments only in cleaning implement 14″. Therefore, the other parts, which are identical to those of the...

third embodiment

[0064] In the third embodiment, it may be advantageous to unitarily form the cleaning implement 14″ on the body part 16 of the holder 12. For example, in the case where the cleaning implement 14″ is a scraper, this would be particularly convenient.

[0065] Although the mophead holder and channel element are preferably formed from plastics, any suitable material can be utilised.

[0066] A combination of the removable cleaning implement 14 / 14″ of the first two embodiments and the permanent cleaning implement 14″ of the third embodiment can be used with a single holder 12. In this case, the removable cleaning implement 14 / 14′ is attachable to one side of the holder 12, and the permanent cleaning implement 14″ is provided on the other side.

[0067] It is envisaged that the removable cleaning implements 14 / 14′ will also be available, typically for purchase, independently of the mophead 10 / 10′. The availability of the cleaning implements 14 / 14′ will be either as a single item or in packs.

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Abstract

A mophead comprises a holder, flexible absorbent mop material held by the holder, and a cleaning implement. The cleaning implement is independent of the mop material and is permanently attached, or disengageably attachable, to the holder at a position adjacent to the outside of the mop material.

Description

INTRODUCTION [0001] This invention relates to a mophead for mops which are used, primarily, for wet mopping of floors. In particular, this invention relates to a mophead having a cleaning implement. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION [0002] Mops comprise a mophead and a handle. The mophead is generally formed from flexible absorbent mop material held by a holder. It is known from GB2323024 to provide such a mophead where the mop material is in the form of strands and a brush or like cleaning implement is positioned amongst the strands. Such an arrangement is beneficial due to the ease by which the brush or like implement can contact the surface being cleaned. However, a problem becomes apparent in that the mop strands interfere with the brush or like implement. This results in the brush or like implement not only being unable to easily contact the cleaning surface uniformly, but also damage to the strands. [0003] A further problem presents itself in that other types of mop material, such a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/24A47L13/12
CPCA47L13/12
Inventor YOUNG
Owner YOUNG