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Self-feeding steam mop

a steam mop and self-feeding technology, applied in the field of steam mop, can solve the problems of backpressure from the boiler, inconvenient and practical method of feeding steam mop, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient and efficien

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-18
YUAN KWANG TONG
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This invention is about a self-feeding steam mop that is easy to use and efficient. The mop has a closed head with a rim that spreads the steam evenly. The mop head is designed to keep the fabric pad in place and increase friction for a better rubbing effect. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a uniform cleaning with a consistent amount of steam and temperature.

Problems solved by technology

The major issue for a self-feeding steam mop is the backpressure from the boiler.
The aforementioned method is not economical and practical.
The water or air pump costs much money.
Furthermore, when the mop is not in use, the continuous serving steam will harm the floor or the carpet when it is left a place for seconds.
The water circulation diagram to control the system also costs much money.
The other issues are how to upgrade the cleaning effect.
Too much steam escaping when mopping and the pad is only used around the edge always raises the complaints from the user.

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[0020]With reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a self-feeding steam mop in accordance with the present invention is lightweight, inexpensive and highly efficient in housework.

[0021]The self-feeding steam mop comprises a handle 300, a steam assembly 100 and a mop head 200. All of the handle 300, steam assembly 100 and mop head 200 can be varied in size and shape and color for difference requirements.

[0022]With reference to FIGS. 3, 4A and 4B, the steam assembly 100 is mounted under the handle 300 and has a casing 101, a light 11, a water cap 12, a control mechanism, a water control valve 6, a check valve 7 and a boiler 8.

[0023]The casing 101 is hollow and has a water tank 1 and a vent valve 2.

[0024]The water tank 1 is mounted on a top of the casing 101 of the steam assembly 100 and has a water inlet and a water outlet. The water tank 1 provides a higher (positive) pressure (water weight plus 1 atm) than that inside the boiler 8 so that the water in the water tank 1 feeds into the boiler 8...

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Abstract

An easy, efficient, and self-feeding steam mop is provided. With its special design, it is economical and practical to be competitive. There are three sections inside this mop—water feeding, heating, and steaming. The check valve installed on the water feeding tube can be used not only to shut off the water flowing into the boiler when not in use so that the wooden floor or the fabric carpet will not be harmed, but also its unique baffle plate can be used to minimize the backpressure from the boiler and keeps the steam serving flow rate sufficient and continuous with no additional supplement, such as a water or an air pump. And the closed type mop head encompasses the steam not to escape. The bulged, flexible ribs keeps the fabric pad touched on the floor thoroughly, so that the temperature is high and stable and the cleaning effect is good.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a mop, and more particularly to a self-feeding steam mop that is convenient and efficient.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]The major issue for a self-feeding steam mop is the backpressure from the boiler. It interrupts the water on and off to flow into the boiler and makes the steam serving intermittently. To most steam mop designers, what they think to overcome the problem is to use an additional supplement such as a water pump or an air pump to reinforce the water to flow into the boiler. The aforementioned method is not economical and practical. The water or air pump costs much money. Furthermore, when the mop is not in use, the continuous serving steam will harm the floor or the carpet when it is left a place for seconds. The water circulation diagram to control the system also costs much money. With a special design baffle plate inside the check valve, it absorbs the backpre...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L11/34
CPCA47L13/225F22B1/284
Inventor YUAN, KWANG-TONG
Owner YUAN KWANG TONG
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