Mop Head

Abstract

A mop head. The mop head comprises a body member for attaching to a mop handle. The body member is connected to a fastening member by a hinge. The fastening member is moveable about the hinge between a closed position for retaining mop material and an open position for attaching and detaching mop material. The mop head further comprises a lever connected to the body member at a pivot. The lever is arranged to move about the pivot between an engaged position where the lever is engaged with and retains the fastening member in the closed position and a disengaged position where the lever is disengaged from the fastening member.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application claims priority under the Paris Convention to United Kingdom Patent Application No. 1912140.9, filed Aug. 23, 2019, the entire content of which is herein incorporated.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a mop head, and in particular, to a mop head comprising a lever connected to the mop head by pivot.2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Mops which removably retain mop materials are commonly used to clean floors in commercial, industrial, office and residential spaces. In particular, the mop head of the mop securely retains and holds the mop material, such that the absorbent mop material can be used by the user to clean the floor. Typically, the mop head comprises the mechanism from removably retaining the mop material and provides a portion to which a mop handle can be connected.[0005]How...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is about a mop head that has a lever to secure the fastening member in the closed position. The lever can be positioned and operated without touching the mop material, so it can be easily released without getting soiled. The lever is simple and durable, increasing the lifespan of the mop head. The mop material can be retained directly by the mop head, so it can be used with different mop materials. The lever also has a fixing formation to securely hold it in the engaged position and prevent it from disengaging. The mop head also has a foot member to help secure the mop material. The fastening member can be moved from the open position to the closed position without using hands. These technical effects make the mop head more robust, durable, and user-friendly.

Problems solved by technology

However, some problems exist with current mop heads.

For example, mop heads often comprise complex mechanisms for securing the mop material.

These complex mechanisms can often can become damaged with use of the mop or from drying the mop material with wringers.

Further, these complex mechanisms are often difficult to clean and remove the build-up of dirt or grime.

Secondly, removal and replacement of the mop material from the mop head can often require the user to touch the soiled mop material itself, which is undesirable and unhygienic.

Thirdly, the mechanism for fastening mop material to the mop head is often reliant on a component or property of the mop material itself, for example, the mop material having a pocket or hook.

This is undesirable as the mop material can quickly become damaged, distorted or worn through use.

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